Thunder vs Warriors: Injury-Riddled Showdown

0:00This is Corey, with NBA News Today, powered by the Daily News Now. Subscribe for daily updates on your team. The Oklahoma City Thunder hosts the Golden State Warriors tonight at home, aiming for their eighth win and nine tries. Both teams are banged up with injuries, making this Western conference clash even tougher. Shy Gildres, Alexander, is back for the Thunder after leading MVP talk, but they still face pressure as San Antonio closes in on the top seed with. Their team wins in their last 15 games. Thunder injuries pile up with key guys sideline. Jalen Williams is out with a right hamstring strain, but nearing re-evaluation after averaging 17.5 points in just 26 games. This season, Isaiah Hardenstein misses out on a left calf issue. Alex Caruso has a left hip contusion and young guard Ajay Mitchell deals with an abdominal strain. Plus a right ankle spring. Meanwhile, the Warriors have their own problems, sitting out stars like Stephen Curry with right knee pain and Jimmy Butler with a right ACL tier.

1:03Seth Curry, DeAnthony Melton, Kristopps Porzingus, and Will Richard are all questionable, while Gary Payton the second is probable with a left ankle, Tweet. These absences hit hard for both squads, thinning rosters and forcing role players to step up big time. Fans are buzzing about how the Thunder's depth holds without Williams and Hardenstein, especially with the standing so tight out west. Tip off is at 7pm Central Time for Mokaloma City. Keep an eye on this one as every game counts in the playoff push. Quick thanks to today's sponsor, see the description for more. When you want calm, do not reach for your phone. Stay back and listen, S-O-L-I-SoliPillow.com