US EditionThunder Star Gilgeous-Alexander Cleared for Injury Return
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander returns after nine games out with an abdominal strain and ankle sprain, averaging 31.8 points and leading the Thunder this season.
- Available Friday, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander was cleared and will join the Thunder for the Nuggets game.
- The abdominal strain from Feb. 3 forced a nine-game absence and included a sprained-ankle setback after the All-Star break.
- Reigning MVP Gilgeous-Alexander enters with season averages of 31.8 points, 6.4 assists, 4.4 rebounds, and is the-125 favorite to win again, according to DraftKings Sportsbook.
- Despite Gilgeous-Alexander's return, the Thunder still lack key contributors Jalen Williams and Ajay Mitchell as Oklahoma City's Western Conference lead narrows to two games over the San Antonio Spurs.
- The matchup with Denver matters given Nikola Jokic's three MVPs, and observers say the MVP race may come down to the wire with Cade Cunningham among challengers.
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After missing 9 games due to an abdominal injury, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander was declared fit to resume service with the Oklahoma City Thunders.
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Thunder star Gilgeous-Alexander cleared for injury return
Reigning NBA Most Valuable Player Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has been cleared to return for the Oklahoma City Thunder after missing nine straight games with an abdominal strain.
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