Overview
- Gilgeous-Alexander will miss Sunday’s game in Utah with left elbow bursitis, marking his first regular-season absence.
- Thunder insider Clemente Almanza reported nine players on the injury report, with Lu Dort, Isaiah Hartenstein, Alex Caruso and Isaiah Joe ruled out and Thomas Sorber and Nikola Topic still unavailable.
- Oklahoma City enters the matchup at 22-1 and rides a 14-game winning streak.
- The Thunder intend to give their MVP additional rest before Wednesday’s NBA Cup quarterfinal against the Suns.
- With their leading scorer sidelined, Oklahoma City is expected to lean more on Jalen Williams and Chet Holmgren for offensive creation.