It’s been quite the journey for Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, but after missing five consecutive games, he’s set to make his return on Sunday, March 5 against the Utah Jazz.
Coincidentally, Gilgeous-Alexander’s last game was against the Jazz in the Oklahoma City Thunder’s first game coming out of the All-Star break on Feb. 23. The All-Star guard scored 39 points in an overtime loss.
Following that game, Gilgeous-Alexander missed the Thunder’s next five games with a mixture of injuries and health problems that range from ankle soreness to a hip flexor strain that was later reclassified as an abdominal pain. He eventually landed in league’s COVID-19 health and safety protocol.
The Thunder went 1-4 during Gilgeous-Alexander’s absence. Their latest game resulted in a win against the Jazz.
With Gilgeous-Alexander no longer in health and safety protocol, the 24-year-old can officially make his return. He was no longer listed on the injury report.
In 54 games, Gilgeous-Alexander is averaging 31 points on 50.7% shooting, 5.7 assists and 4.7 rebounds. Out of 63 Thunder games so far, Gilgeous-Alexander has played in 85.7% of them.
[mm-video type=video id=01gszjegypthtg54p122 playlist_id=01f09kz5ecxq9bp57b player_id=01f5k5xtr64thj7fw2 image=https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/video/thumbnail/mmplus/01gszjegypthtg54p122/01gszjegypthtg54p122-216a5d106fc2229c148ace6b78d37089.jpg]
[lawrence-auto-related count=3]