Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Injury Report: Will the Thunder's Star Guard Play Tonight Against the Timberwolves in Game 5 of the Western Conference Final?

The Oklahoma City Thunder will take on the Minnesota Timberwolves tonight in Game 5 of the Western Conference Final. Since Oklahoma is sitting at a 3-1 lead in the series, Game 5 at the Paycom Center could prove to be the concluding contest of the 7-match tie. However, for that to happen, they still need to play and win tonight. As a task is in hand, Thunder will expect the MVP of the season, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, to rise to the occasion once again and take his team to the NBA Finals. As they are standing on thin ice, one can expect the Timberwolves to come up with desperate measures. Thus, SGA's performance will decide which way the game will head towards. Since the star guard is certain to garner immense attention, it is imperative to know whether he is available for the game or sit out due to an injury. Let's take a look at the Oklahoma City Thunder injury report to draw clarity on the subject.

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Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Injury Report

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is not listed in the injury report released by the Thunder ahead of Game 5 against the Timberwolves. Therefore, he is available and will be in the starting lineup. 

Worlds may fall short of describing the season Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has had. He rarely had a game where he did not touch the 30-point mark, making him the driving force behind Oklahoma City's sheer dominance.

For the record, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has averaged 32.7 points, 5 rebounds, and 6.4 assists per game this season. Thus, one can assert the influence caused by such phenomenal numbers. As he is set to feature in tonight's game, one can expect him to pile up heavy numbers again, and if he does, the Oklahoma City Thunder will most likely win and emerge victorious in the Western Conference Final.

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Oklahoma City Thunder and Minnesota Timberwolves Injury Report

While Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is free from injury concerns, the same cannot be stated about every member of the Thunder squad. Nikola Topic, who has remained out since January owing to a knee injury, will miss out on Game 5 against the Timberwolves. On the other hand, the Minnesota Timberwolves have a clean injury list. Therefore, all the players from the Timberwolves squad will be available for selection.

Given the situation, the Oklahoma City Thunder will enter as the favorites, the onus will be on the Minnesota Timberwolves to produce a standout performance and live to fight another day. With all to look forward to let's see what transpires in the Thunder vs Timberwolves Game 5 showdown.