Grizzlies' Bane back vs. Thunder after 2-month absence

Desmond Bane returned for the Memphis Grizzlies' 118-112 loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder on Saturday after missing two months with an ankle sprain.

In 32 minutes, he recorded 22 points, seven assists, three rebounds, and a block.

Bane missed 29 games due to the injury. He suffered the ailment in a contest against the Los Angeles Clippers in January.

Entering Saturday, the 25-year-old is averaging a career-high 24.4 points, 5.3 assists, 4.6 rebounds, and a steal in 34.5 minutes per game.

The Grizzlies went 10-19 in Bane's absence and have also been without star guard Ja Morant since January.

Bane signed a five-year, $207-million maximum contract extension with the franchise this past offseason.

Memphis sits 13th in the Western Conference with a 23-44 record.