Category: Injury report

Full injury report for Wednesday’s Pelicans vs. Thunder Game 2 matchup

Full injury report for Wednesday’s Pelicans vs. Thunder Game 2 matchup.

The Oklahoma City Thunder look to go up 2-0 against the New Orleans Pelicans in the first round of the 2024 NBA playoffs on Wednesday.

The Thunder have a clean bill of health for Game 2. Nobody was on their injury report.

Meanwhile, the Pelicans will be without Zion Williamson (hamstring strain), who will miss most — if not all — of the first-round series.

The Thunder outlasted the Pelicans in Game 1 with a 94-92 win. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander finished with 28 points, including a pair of crucial buckets in the final two minutes to give OKC the close victory. Chet Holmgren had 15 points, 11 rebounds and five blocks.

Tthe Pelicans struggled without Williamson. Brandon Ingram was limited to 12 points on 5-of-17 shooting. C.J. McCollum missed a potential game-winning 3-pointer in the final seconds.

Tipoff from Oklahoma City is set for 8:30 p.m. CT.

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Full injury report for Sunday’s Pelicans vs. Thunder matchup in Game 1

Full injury report for Sunday’s Pelicans vs. Thunder matchup in Game 1.

The Oklahoma City Thunder will begin the 2024 NBA playoffs on Sunday with Game 1 of the first round against the New Orleans Pelicans.

The first-seeded Thunder return to action after a week off. Meanwhile, the Pelicans had to survive the play-in tournament to earn the eighth seed. New Orleans’ win over the Sacramento Kings on Friday secured its playoff berth.

The Thunder have a clean bill of health for Game 1. Nobody was on their injury report. Meanwhile, the Pelicans will be without Zion Williamson (hamstring strain), who will miss most — if not all — of the first-round series.

This will have massive ramifications on how the series plays out. The Pelicans will be without their best player, who has enjoyed a career season after struggling to stay healthy the last two years.

In the season series, OKC won two of the three matchups against New Orleans. OKC’s loss was the result of a blown 22-point lead in the season’s opening weeks.

Tipoff from Oklahoma City is set for 8:30 p.m. CT.

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Full injury report for Wednesday’s Spurs vs. Thunder matchup

Full injury report for Wednesday’s Spurs vs. Thunder matchup.

The Oklahoma City Thunder will host the San Antonio Spurs on Wednesday. It’s the second night of a home back-to-back for OKC as it concludes its regular season with a four-game homestand.

The Thunder (54-25) will be without one of their regular starters. Lu Dort (rest) is out. Gordon Hayward (posterior tibialis strain) is questionable. Jaylin Williams (back contusion) is questionable.

Ousmane Dieng (G League assignment) is out. Keyontae Johnson (G League two-way) is out. Olivier (G League two-way) is out.

Meanwhile, the Spurs (20-59) have a lengthy injury report. Victor Wembanyama (ankle injury management) is out. Jeremy Sochan (ankle impingement) is out. Devin Vassell (metatarsal head stress reaction) is out.

Keldon Johnson (foot sprain) is out. Cedi Osman (ankle sprain) is out. Dominick Barlow (knee bone bruise) is out. Charles Bassey (ACL tear) is out. Malaki Branham (hip contusion) is questionable.

OKC hopes to extend their win streak to three after Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s 40 points put them over the top against the Sacramento Kings on Tuesday.

San Antonio is also on the second night of a back-to-back. It collected an easy win over the depleted Memphis Grizzlies on Tuesday.

This will be the final matchup between the Thunder and Spurs this season. OKC won the first two contests but was upset by San Antonio in their last time out on Feb. 29.

Tip off from Oklahoma City is set for 7 p.m. CT.

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Full injury report for Tuesday’s Kings vs. Thunder matchup

Full injury report for Tuesday’s Kings vs. Thunder matchup.

The Oklahoma City Thunder start a four-game homestand to finish their regular season by welcoming the Sacramento Kings. It’s the fourth matchup of the season between the squads.

The Thunder (53-25) welcome back Shai Gilgeous-Alexander from a four-game absence. The MVP candidate was not listed on OKC’s injury report.

Jalen Williams (ankle sprain) remains questionable. Gordon Hayward (posterior tibialis strain) is out. Ousmane Dieng, Keyontae Johnson, Olivier Sarr and Adam Flagler are on assignment in the G League.

The King (45-33) continue to be without two of their top rotation players. Kevin Huerter (shoulder surgery) and Malik Monk (knee sprain) are out. Jordan Ford (G League two-way) is also out.

In their last contest, OKC snapped a three-game losing streak with a close win over the Charlotte Hornets on Sunday. This will be the first night of the final back-to-back for the Thunder.

Meanwhile, Sacramento collected a much-needed win over the Brooklyn Nets on Sunday. It is hoping to avoid the play-in tournament.

OKC hopes to split the season series after collecting a win in the teams’ last meeting on Feb. 11.

Tip off from Oklahoma City is set for 7 p.m. CT.

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Full injury report for Sunday’s Thunder vs. Hornets matchup

Full injury report for Sunday’s Thunder vs. Hornets matchup.

The Oklahoma City Thunder wrap up a season-long five-game road trip when they face the Charlotte Hornets on Sunday. It’s the second matchup of the season between the squads.

The Thunder (52-25) look to snap a season-long three-game losing skid. They’ll need to do it without their best player: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (quad contusion) remains out.

Jalen Williams (ankle sprain) is questionable. He has missed the last three games and could provide a spark for OKC, which has struggled in its top two players’ absence.

A couple of other notable Thunder players appeared on the injury report. Isaiah Joe (ankle sprain) is probable. Gordon Hayward (posterior tibialis strain) is questionable.

Ousmane Dieng (G League assignment) is out. Keyontae Johnson (G League two-way) is out. Olivier Sarr (G League two-way) is out. Adam Flagler (G League two-way) is out.

Meanwhile, the Hornets (19-58) also have a lengthy injury report. They are hoping to end the season with top-three lottery odds.

LaMelo Ball (ankle tendinopathy), Mark Williams (back recovery), Seth Curry (ankle sprain) and Cody Martin (ankle sprain) are out.

Amari Bailey (illness) is doubtful. Leaky Black (abdominal strain) and Nick Richards (plantar fascia discomfort) are questionable.

In their last outings, the short-handed Thunder lost to the Indiana Pacers on Friday. The Hornets snapped a four-game losing streak with a win over the Orlando Magic. Rookie Brandon Miller scored 32 points.

Tipoff from Charlotte is 5 p.m. CT.

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Full injury report for Friday’s Thunder vs. Pacers matchup

Full injury report for Friday’s Thunder vs. Pacers matchup.

The Oklahoma City Thunder continue their season-high five-game road trip when they face the Indiana Pacers on Friday. It’s the second matchup of the season between both squads.

The Thunder (52-24) hope to avoid their first three-game losing skid of the season. They’ll likely have to do it without their top two players for the third straight game.

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (quad contusion) is out. Jalen Williams (ankle sprain) is doubtful. Ousmane Dieng, Keyontae Johnson, Olivier Sarr and Adam Flagler are on assignment in the G League and are out.

Meanwhile, the Pacers (43-34) could be without their starting center. Myles Turner (finger sprain) is questionable. Bennedict Mathurin (labral tear) is also out.

Oscar Tshiebwe, Isaiah Wong and Quenton Jackson are questionable. They have been on assignment in the G League, but the season ended on Tuesday for Indiana’s G League team.

The Thunder lost a grueling back-to-back capped by a 35-point loss to the Boston Celtics on Wednesday.

In their last outing, the Pacers lost to the Brooklyn Nets on Wednesday. Indiana hopes to avoid the play-in tournament.

Tip off from Indiana is set for 6 p.m. CT.

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Full injury report for Wednesday’s Thunder vs. Celtics matchup

Full injury report for Wednesday’s Thunder vs. Celtics matchup.

The Oklahoma City Thunder wrap up a grueling road back-to-back when they take on the Boston Celtics on Wednesday. It’s the second matchup of the season between the two squads.

The Thunder (52-23) will try to pull off the upset without their two best players. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (quad contusion) and Jalen Williams (ankle sprain) are out.

Ousmane Dieng, Lindy Waters III, Keyontae Johnson, Olivier Sarr and Adam Flagler are all in the G League.

Meanwhile, the Celtics (59-16) could be without one of their top two players. Jaylen Brown (hand sprain) is questionable. Outside of him though, Boston remains relatively healthy.

Jaden Springer (knee tendinopathy) is questionable. Jordan Walsh, JD Davison, Drew Peterson and Neemias Queta are on G League assignments.

Even short-handed, the Thunder look to bounce back from a close loss to the Philadelphia 76ers on Tuesday.

The Celtics are cruising the to the end of the regular season; they have first place in the Eastern Conference and the top seed playoffs already clinched. They collected a double-digit win over the Charlotte Hornets on Monday to wrap up a six-game road trip.

Tipoff from Boston is set for 6:30 p.m. CT.

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Full injury report for Tuesday’s Thunder vs. Sixers matchup

Full injury report for Tuesday’s Thunder vs. Sixers matchup.

The Oklahoma City Thunder continue a five-game road trip when they face the Philadelphia 76ers on Tuesday. It’s the second matchup of the season between the two squads.

The Thunder (52-22) could be without arguably their two best players. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (quad contusion) and Jalen Williams (ankle sprain) are questionable.

After making his return from a two-game absence, Gilgeous-Alexander apparently continues to be hobbled by the quad contusion.

Ousmane Dieng, Lindy Waters III, Keyontae Johnson, Olivier Sarr and Adam Flagler are out; all are on G League assignments as the OKC Blue compete in the playoffs.

Meanwhile, the Sixers (40-35) could be without their two best players. Joel Embiid (meniscus procedure) is out, but he is inching closer to a return following a lengthy absence.

Tyrese Maxey (hip tightness) is questionable. Robert Covington (knee bone bruise) and De’Anthony Melton (lumbar spine bone stress) are out.

Ricky Council IV, Terquavion Smith and Jeff Dowtin Jr. are on G League assignments.

This will be the first night of a road back-to-back for the Thunder. In their last contest, they escaped with an exciting win over the New York Knicks on Sunday. Gilgeous-Alexander hit a game-winner and Williams scored 33 points.

Meanwhile, the Sixers picked up a much-needed win over the Toronto Raptors on Sunday to snap a three-game lose streak.

Tipoff from Philadelphia is set for 6:30 p.m. CT.

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Full injury report for Sunday’s Thunder vs. Knicks matchup

Full injury report for Sunday’s Thunder vs. Knicks matchup.

The Oklahoma City Thunder travel to take on the New York Knicks on Sunday. It’s the start of a season-high five-game road trip for OKC.

The Thunder (51-22) will likely be without their MVP candidate for a third consecutive contest. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (quad contusion) is doubtful.

Ousmane Dieng (G League assignment) is out. Lindy Waters III (G League assignment) is out. Keyontae Johnson (G League two-way) is out. Olivier Sarr (G League two-way) is out. Adam Flagler (G League two-way) is out.

Meanwhile, the Knicks (44-29) could be without their leading shot blocker who recently returned from a lengthy absence. Mitchell Robinson (ankle sprain) is questionable.

Julius Randle (dislocated shoulder) is out. OG Anunoby (elbow injury management) is out. Isaiah Hartenstein (wrist sprain) is probable. Alex Burks (shoulder sprain) is probable.

In their last matchup, the Thunder didn’t need Gilgeous-Alexander in a blowout win over the Phoenix Suns on Friday. Josh Giddey recorded 23-points and flirted with a triple-double.

Meanwhile, the Knicks suffered an overtime loss to the San Antonio Spurs on Friday. Jalen Brunson scored 61 points, and Victor Wembanyama had a 40-point and 20-rebound double-double.

This is the final matchup of the season between the Thunder and Knicks. In their first outing, OKC won on Dec. 27.

The tip from New York is set for 6 p.m. CT

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Full injury report for Friday’s Suns vs. Thunder matchup

Full injury report for Friday’s Suns vs. Thunder matchup.

The Oklahoma City Thunder will host the Phoenix Suns on Friday. OKC hopes to bounce back from a close loss in an overtime classic against the Houston Rockets.

The Thunder (50-22) will likely be without their MVP candidate for the second straight game. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (quad contusion) is doubtful.

Lindy Waters III (G League assignment) is questionable. Ousmane Dieng (G League assignment) is out. Keyontae Johnson (G League two-way) is out. Olivier Sarr (G League two-way) is out. Adam Flagler (G League two-way) is out.

Meanwhile, the Suns (43-30) will be mostly healthy. Jusuf Nurkic (ankle sprain) is questionable. Damion Lee (meniscus surgery) is out.

This will be the final matchup of the season between the Thunder and Suns. OKC won the first two; its latest victory was on March 3.

Tipoff from Oklahoma City is 7 p.m. CT.

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