Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Injury Update: Latest on Thunder’s All-Star’s status against Boston Celtics (April 3)

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, the All-Star guard for the OKC Thunder, will remain on the injury report for the team’s upcoming game against the Boston Celtics. His status for the second and last meeting between the two teams is uncertain and will be determined closer to game time. The Thunder previously defeated the Celtics 127-123 on Jan. 2.

The Celtics’ record against Oklahoma City in their last 10 matchups is 6-4. This upcoming game is one of the nine games scheduled in the NBA.

Latest on Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s Injury Status

Despite missing three of the last four games due to a right quad bruise, Oklahoma City’s lineup has been able to rely on Josh Giddey to step up in Gilgeous-Alexander’s absence.

The Thunder are anticipating Gilgeous-Alexander’s return to the court as they gear up for a consecutive game against Boston on Wednesday. They will carefully monitor his recovery and evaluate his status during the morning shootaround to ensure that he can play without worsening his quad injury.

The current status of Shai Gilgeous-Alexander

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is dealing with a quad contusion in his right leg. The injury was sustained during the Thunder’s victory against the Utah Jazz on Mar. 20.

Despite initially pushing through the discomfort and playing in the following two games, his performance was still affected, leading to his decision to sit out for the next two matchups.

Ways to view the OKC Thunder vs Boston Celtics game

The highly anticipated game between the OKC Thunder and the Boston Celtics, from different conferences, will begin at 7:30 p.m. ET at the TD Garden in Boston.

The game will be broadcast nationally on ESPN, as well as locally on NBC Sports Boston and Bally Sports OK for home and away coverage, respectively.

Viewers can also watch it through live streaming on Fubo TV and NBA League Pass. This will provide access to NBA TV for a free one-week trial, after which it can be purchased as a subscription.

Throughout the season, Oklahoma City has consistently achieved an impressive average of 120.4 points per game. In their latest game, they tallied 113 points, showcasing their strong shooting skills with a 53.7% accuracy from the field and 38.2% accuracy from beyond the arc.

The Thunder’s defensive performance has raised concerns, as they have allowed an average of 113 points per game. In order to defeat a formidable Boston team, they must step up their defensive efforts.