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Thunder's Injury Crisis Mounts: Seven Out for Mavericks Game
28 Oct
Summary
- Jalen Williams and Cason Wallace suffered season-ending injuries.
- Seven Thunder players are currently listed on the injury report.
- The Thunder face the Mavericks in Dallas with numerous players sidelined.
The Oklahoma City Thunder are experiencing a significant injury surge early in their season, with several key players sidelined. Jalen Williams suffered a fractured fibula and dislocated ankle, while Cason Wallace sustained a labrum tear, both requiring surgery and expected to miss the remainder of the season. These critical losses compound the team's challenges.
Adding to their woes, the Thunder now have seven players on their injury report. Alex Caruso is out with an ankle sprain, and Chet Holmgren will miss a second consecutive game due to knee tendinitis. Nikola Topic and Thomas Sorber remain out following preseason surgeries. Ajay Mitchell is questionable with an ankle sprain, his status being crucial given the team's scoring shortages.
The Dallas Mavericks also present a substantial injury list ahead of their matchup with the Thunder. Kyrie Irving, Naji Marshall, and Caleb Martin are questionable. Santi Aldama and Tarik Biberovic are doubtful, while Sergio de Larrea and Dereck Lively II are out due to surgery. The game is scheduled to tip off at 8:30 p.m. CT in Dallas, Texas.
