Superstar guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander will be sidelined for the Oklahoma City Thunder's upcoming home game against the Houston Rockets due to a right quadriceps contusion. The injury was initially sustained during a game against the Utah Jazz on March 20. Despite playing in the following three games, Gilgeous-Alexander's performance was below his usual standards, averaging 19.7 points on 44.2% shooting.
Thunder coach Mark Daigneault acknowledged Gilgeous-Alexander's physical condition, stating that the player is not at full health and the team is closely monitoring his status. In the most recent game against the New Orleans Pelicans, Gilgeous-Alexander visibly struggled at times but managed to score 24 points in 38 minutes of play.
