"Gilgeous-Alexander is not on the official injury report released Thursday evening, meaning he will be available for Friday's home game against the Denver Nuggets. The Thunder went 5-4 in the stretch missed by Gilgeous-Alexander, who suffered the injury during a Feb. 3 win over the Orlando Magic."
"Oklahoma City's lead at the top of the Western Conference standings has been trimmed to two games over the San Antonio Spurs, who have won 10 straight games and own the season tiebreaker between the teams."
"Gilgeous-Alexander is averaging 31.8 points, 4.4 rebounds, 6.4 assists and 1.3 steals per game. He is the MVP favorite again with -125 odds to win the award, according to Draft Kings."
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has been cleared to play for the Oklahoma City Thunder after missing nine games with an abdominal strain suffered on February 3. The Thunder went 5-4 during his absence, maintaining a two-game lead over the San Antonio Spurs in the Western Conference standings. Oklahoma City continues dealing with injuries to All-NBA wing Jalen Williams, who reaggravated his hamstring, and reserve guard Ajay Mitchell, who sprained his ankle. Gilgeous-Alexander, averaging 31.8 points per game, remains the MVP favorite with -125 odds.
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