The Oklahoma City Thunder are set to face off against the Atlanta Hawks this Saturday in their third consecutive road game. This match marks the first encounter of the season between these two teams.
The Thunder recently played a thrilling double-overtime game against the Indiana Pacers, winning 141-135. Star player Shai Gilgeous-Alexander had a remarkable performance, scoring a career-high 55 points to lead his team. Currently, the Thunder hold a record of 2-0.
On the other side, the Hawks, with a current record of 1-1, enjoyed a nail-biting victory over the Orlando Magic, winning 111-107. Trae Young was instrumental in this win, contributing 25 points, including six crucial points in the final moments of the game.
Injury Reports for Thunder vs. Hawks
As the teams prepare to clash, the Thunder face significant challenges with multiple injuries affecting their roster:
- Jalen Williams – Out (wrist surgery)
- Chet Holmgren – Questionable (back soreness)
- Cason Wallace – Questionable (knee sprain)
- Alex Caruso – Out (concussion)
- Isaiah Joe – Out (knee contusion)
- Kenrich Williams – Out (knee surgery)
- Nikola Topic – Out (testicular surgery)
- Thomas Sorber – Out (torn ACL)
The Hawks have yet to release their injury report as of this writing. Of particular interest will be the statuses of Zaccharie Risacher and Kristaps Porzingis, both of whom missed the game against the Magic.
Game Details
The matchup will take place at 6:30 p.m. CT in Atlanta. Fans are eager to see how the injury reports affect both teams as they look to secure a win.
