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SGA Returns! Thunder Host Nuggets Tonight
27 Feb
Summary
- Shai Gilgeous-Alexander returns Friday after nine-game absence.
- He aims to extend his 20-point scoring streak to 122 games.
- Several key players remain sidelined for both teams.
Oklahoma City Thunder's star player, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, is slated to make his comeback on Friday night against the Denver Nuggets. This highly anticipated return follows a nine-game absence due to an abdominal strain, keeping him out past the NBA All-Star break. Gilgeous-Alexander will play in his 50th game of the season, a milestone closely monitored for his eligibility for end-of-season awards.
His return also puts his remarkable streak of 121 consecutive games scoring 20 or more points on the line, as he chases Wilt Chamberlain's record. Gilgeous-Alexander is averaging an impressive 31.8 points per game this season. The Thunder will still be without several key players, including Ajai Mitchell and Jalen Williams, while the Nuggets face their own injury concerns, with Jamal Murray listed as questionable.
The Thunder secured a victory against the Nuggets in their previous encounter on February 1, where Gilgeous-Alexander delivered a standout performance. Despite the ongoing absences, the Thunder also received positive news regarding Isaiah Joe and Jaylin Williams, who are expected to be available for Friday's game, bolstering their lineup as they prepare for the divisional clash.
