DALLAS (AP) — Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, the NBA’s leading scorer at 31.6 points per game, missed his first game of the season Friday night against the Dallas Mavericks with a sore right wrist.
Thunder coach Mark Daigneault said Gilgeous-Alexander arrived at American Airlines Center and mentioned the injury. Gilgeous-Amexander had 40 points and eight assists Thursday night in the Thunder’s 134-114 home win over the Cleveland Cavaliers in a meeting of the teams with the NBA’s best records.
The seventh-year pro from Kentucky is averaging more than 30 points a game for the third consecutive season.
Oklahoma City (34-6) will end the first half of its season Friday.
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Oklahoma City Thunder’s rising star guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander missed his first game of the season on Sunday due to a sore right wrist. The 23-year-old standout has been a key player for the Thunder this season, averaging 23.7 points, 5.9 rebounds, and 4.1 assists per game.
Gilgeous-Alexander’s absence was definitely felt by the team as they fell to the Phoenix Suns 140-111. The Thunder will be hoping for a quick recovery for their star player as they continue to navigate through a challenging season.
Fans are eagerly awaiting Gilgeous-Alexander’s return to the court and are hopeful that he will be back in action soon to help lead the Thunder to more victories. Stay tuned for updates on his status and when he is expected to make his return to the lineup.
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