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Tim MacMahon, ESPN Staff Writer
DALLAS — Oklahoma City Thunder superstar Shai Gilgeous-Alexander sat out Friday’s game against the Dallas Mavericks due to a sprained right wrist.
Gilgeous-Alexander, the NBA’s scoring leader and an MVP front-runner, was a late addition to the injury report.
The Thunder opted to sit Gilgeous-Alexander after he had an abbreviated warmup routine.
Gilgeous-Alexander wore a wrap on the wrist after Thursday’s home win over the Cleveland Cavaliers. He said he felt some pain after falling during his 40-point performance.
“Was fine this morning and then came to the arena and was a little bit sore,” Thunder coach Mark Daigneault said before Gilgeous-Alexander tested the wrist during his warmup.
Gilgeous-Alexander played in all 40 games during Oklahoma City’s 34-6 start, averaging 31.6 points, 6.0 assists, 5.4 rebounds, 2.0 steals and 1.1 blocks.
The Oklahoma City Thunder have announced that guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander will be sitting out their upcoming game against the Dallas Mavericks due to a wrist injury. This news comes as a blow to the Thunder, as Gilgeous-Alexander has been a key player for them this season, averaging 23.7 points, 5.9 assists, and 4.7 rebounds per game.
The Thunder will have to rely on other players to step up in Gilgeous-Alexander’s absence and try to secure a win against the Mavericks. It will be interesting to see how the team adjusts their game plan without their star guard on the court.
Fans will be eagerly awaiting updates on Gilgeous-Alexander’s injury and hoping for a speedy recovery so he can return to action soon. In the meantime, let’s support the Thunder as they face the Mavericks without one of their top players. #ThunderUp #ShaiGilgeousAlexander #NBAInjuryUpdates
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