Gilgeous-Alexander Active, Williams Out Against Nets

The Oklahoma City Thunder are set to face the Brooklyn Nets at the Paycom Center, where they are favored despite key injuries. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has been cleared to play, returning from a wrist injury that kept him out of the previous game, while Jalen Williams will miss the matchup due to a hip strain. Gilgeous-Alexander is having a standout season, averaging 31.6 points per game, while Williams has also been a significant contributor with averages of 20.1 points and 5.7 rebounds. The Thunder lead the Western Conference with a record of 34-7, while the Nets are struggling in the East at 14-28. Both teams may be missing other key players, including Brooklyn's Cam Johnson, who is a game-time decision due to an ankle injury. The matchup presents a challenge for both teams as they navigate their respective injury issues.