Shai Gilgeous-Alexander to return soon?
Asked if the team is approaching the final week of the regular season as if Gilgeous-Alexander won’t return, Daigneault denied that notion. “The timetable is dictated by how (SGA and Williams) respond to the recovery and that whole process,” Daigneault said. “… We just gotta let the time table play out.” Is Daigneault encouraged by Gilgeous-Alexander’s response to recent treatment? “He’s made progress,” he said. “I’m not encouraged or discouraged. He’s progressing through it.”
Source: The Oklahoman
Source: The Oklahoman
What’s the buzz on Twitter?
Brandon Rahbar @BrandonRahbar
Thunder fall to 52-25.
First 3 game losing streak of the season.
All 3 on the road vs East playoff teams without SGA + JDub.
Next up: Hornets @ Charlotte on Sunday. Then the final 4 games are in OKC. – 9:23 PM
Thunder fall to 52-25.
First 3 game losing streak of the season.
All 3 on the road vs East playoff teams without SGA + JDub.
Next up: Hornets @ Charlotte on Sunday. Then the final 4 games are in OKC. – 9:23 PM
Clemente Almanza @CAlmanza1007
With less than 2 weeks left in the season, looks like the Thunder are on their way to their first 3-game losing streak of the season. All 3 losses were without SGA and JDub – 9:14 PM
With less than 2 weeks left in the season, looks like the Thunder are on their way to their first 3-game losing streak of the season. All 3 losses were without SGA and JDub – 9:14 PM
Rylan Stiles @Rylan_Stiles
The Thunder miss Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s and Jalen Williams’ ability to stop the bleeding in stretches like this. Though, they did a good job of digging in defensively and trimming the double-digit lead. Just going to be tough to outlast the Pacers. – 7:50 PM
The Thunder miss Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s and Jalen Williams’ ability to stop the bleeding in stretches like this. Though, they did a good job of digging in defensively and trimming the double-digit lead. Just going to be tough to outlast the Pacers. – 7:50 PM
Scott Agness @ScottAgness
Pacers recovered from a bad start, got back to within one after one, 32-31 against OKC.
Second unit, led by McConnell, brought energy that shifted the game.
Already without SGA and J-Will, Chet Holmgren already has three fouls. But here was their 1Q shot chart: pic.twitter.com/liIvXTQpdQ – 7:37 PM
Pacers recovered from a bad start, got back to within one after one, 32-31 against OKC.
Second unit, led by McConnell, brought energy that shifted the game.
Already without SGA and J-Will, Chet Holmgren already has three fouls. But here was their 1Q shot chart: pic.twitter.com/liIvXTQpdQ – 7:37 PM
Clemente Almanza @CAlmanza1007
A real dime by Joe to Giddey there for the reverse layup. Thunder offense looks the best it has since SGA and JDub went out – 7:24 PM
A real dime by Joe to Giddey there for the reverse layup. Thunder offense looks the best it has since SGA and JDub went out – 7:24 PM
Brandon Rahbar @BrandonRahbar
Thunder starters vs Pacers
Giddey
Joe
Dort
Hayward
Chet
OKC will try to avoid their first 3 game losing streak of the season.. without SGA and JDub. – 6:37 PM
Thunder starters vs Pacers
Giddey
Joe
Dort
Hayward
Chet
OKC will try to avoid their first 3 game losing streak of the season.. without SGA and JDub. – 6:37 PM
Scott Agness @ScottAgness
Myles Turner (sprained right index finger) is back tonight v OKC and in the starting lineup.
Thunder are without Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Jalen Williams — and they’re looking to avoid their first 3-game losing streak this season.
Gordon Hayward gets the start back in Indy. – 6:36 PM
Myles Turner (sprained right index finger) is back tonight v OKC and in the starting lineup.
Thunder are without Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Jalen Williams — and they’re looking to avoid their first 3-game losing streak this season.
Gordon Hayward gets the start back in Indy. – 6:36 PM
Rylan Stiles @Rylan_Stiles
Jalen Williams (ankle) is OUT tonight as is Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (quad) against the Pacers. – 5:33 PM
Jalen Williams (ankle) is OUT tonight as is Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (quad) against the Pacers. – 5:33 PM
StatMuse @statmuse
Joel Embiid has more 50-point games this season than Steph, LeBron , KD, Shai, Tatum and Jokic combined.
He’s only played in 36 games. pic.twitter.com/wKspXp3Jcf – 4:38 PM
Joel Embiid has more 50-point games this season than Steph, LeBron , KD, Shai, Tatum and Jokic combined.
He’s only played in 36 games. pic.twitter.com/wKspXp3Jcf – 4:38 PM
StatMuse @statmuse
Games with 1+ point per minute this season:
20 — Luka
17 — Embiid
16 — Shai, Giannis, Steph
The only players with more than 15. pic.twitter.com/QwDAc7cBkD – 11:26 AM
Games with 1+ point per minute this season:
20 — Luka
17 — Embiid
16 — Shai, Giannis, Steph
The only players with more than 15. pic.twitter.com/QwDAc7cBkD – 11:26 AM
StatMuse @statmuse
Win percentage this season:
.778 — Embiid
.718 — Shai
.689 — Jokic
.642 — Luka
.620 — Giannis pic.twitter.com/KLT46aljHD – 10:50 AM
Win percentage this season:
.778 — Embiid
.718 — Shai
.689 — Jokic
.642 — Luka
.620 — Giannis pic.twitter.com/KLT46aljHD – 10:50 AM
NBA Math @NBA_Math
RPR MVP, April 5:
1. Luka Dončić: 16.986
2. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander: 16.985
3. Nikola Jokić: 16.6
4. Giannis Antetokounmpo: 16.2
5. Joel Embiid: 14.93
6. Anthony Davis: 14.46
7. Jayson Tatum: 13.7
8. Domantas Sabonis: 12.78
9. Tyrese Haliburton: 12.56
10. Kevin Durant: 12.53 – 10:29 AM
RPR MVP, April 5:
1. Luka Dončić: 16.986
2. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander: 16.985
3. Nikola Jokić: 16.6
4. Giannis Antetokounmpo: 16.2
5. Joel Embiid: 14.93
6. Anthony Davis: 14.46
7. Jayson Tatum: 13.7
8. Domantas Sabonis: 12.78
9. Tyrese Haliburton: 12.56
10. Kevin Durant: 12.53 – 10:29 AM
More on this storyline
The severity of Gilgeous-Alexander’s injury and what a timeline looks like is unclear. As for Williams, who’s dealt with a number of ankle sprains this season and was upgraded to doubtful ahead of Friday, a return could happen sooner than later. “That’s the NBA,” Holmgren said. “That’s not an excuse, that’s how it goes. Other teams go through, we go through it. This is just the point in the season when we’re going through it.” -via The Oklahoman / April 6, 2024
Scott Agness: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is out and Jalen Williams is doubtful Friday v Pacers. Myles Turner, who sat out last game in Brooklyn, is questionable. Just five games left in the regular season, including three at home. -via Twitter @ScottAgness / April 4, 2024
Brandon Rahbar: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is OUT tomorrow vs the Pacers. Jalen Williams is doubtful. -via Twitter @BrandonRahbar / April 4, 2024