It would be a big boost for the Oklahoma City Thunder on Wednesday night against the Magic. More specifically, a big men boost.
According to Joe Mussatto of The Oklahoman, both Steven Adams and Nerlens Noel are questionable for the Thunder’s game in Orlando.
Steven Adams (left ankle sprain) and Nerlens Noel (left ankle soreness) are questionable for tonight.
Terrance Ferguson (personal reasons) and Abdel Nader (left ankle sprain) are out.
— Joe Mussatto (@joe_mussatto) January 22, 2020
Both have been dealing with left ankle issues.
Adams is still dealing with the left ankle sprain that he suffered during the first quarter of OKC’s win over the Rockets.
Having just recently returned from a right knee contusion, Adams played all of two minutes Monday. He left the game after being undercut by Clint Capela while attempting to rebound a missed three-pointer by Danilo Gallinari. Capela was called for a flagrant foul, but Adams had to leave the game. He did not return.
Noel was unavailable for Oklahoma City in place of Adams on Monday as he was out with left ankle soreness.
He missed six games with a left ankle sprain before returning on Friday against the Miami Heat. He also played 19 minutes on Saturday against the Trail Blazers and scored 15 points.
The initial injury occurred during the third quarter of OKC’s win over the Cleveland Cavaliers on Jan. 4.
Tip-off between the Thunder and the Magic in Orlando is at 6 p.m. CT.