The league-leading Oklahoma City Thunder head into a nationally televised showdown against the San Antonio Spurs tonight, but they'll be navigating significant adversity.
A lengthy injury report sidelines multiple starters and key rotation players, testing the team's top-ranked depth.
Thunder's Mounting Injury Absences
Despite boasting the NBA's best record at 40-11, the
Thunder will be critically shorthanded at Frost Bank Center. The team's
official injury report confirms the following key players are out:
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Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (Abdominal strain)
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Chet Holmgren (Low back spasms)
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Luguentz Dort (Knee inflammation)
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Jalen Williams (Hamstring strain)
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Isaiah Hartenstein (Eye abrasion)
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Alex Caruso (Injury management)
This list represents the core of Oklahoma City's starting
lineup and primary defense, placing immense pressure on the remaining roster.
Available Players and Roster Moves
With the trade deadline looming, the Thunder have been
active. They recently acquired veteran center Mason Plumlee from Charlotte in exchange for
Ousmane Dieng and a draft pick. However, reports indicate Plumlee is expected
to be waived, a move designed to create roster flexibility following the
earlier acquisition of Jared McClain.
Available players for tonight's game are projected to include
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Cason Wallace
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Isaiah Joe
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Aaron Wiggins
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Kenrich Williams
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Jaylin Williams
This group will need to step up collectively to counter a
formidable Spurs team that sits at 33-16.
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Game Details & How to
Watch
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Matchup: Oklahoma City Thunder (40-11) at
San Antonio Spurs (33-16)
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Time: 8:30 PM CT | 9:30 PM ET
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Date: Wednesday, February 5, 2025
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Location: Frost Bank Center, San Antonio, TX
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TV Channel: ESPN (National Broadcast)
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Live Stream: Available via ESPN+, YouTube TV, Hulu + Live TV, or your cable provider's streaming
app.
Tonight's game is a major test of the Thunder's
"next man up" philosophy and roster construction. Can their depth
sustain them against a playoff-caliber Spurs team, or will injuries finally
slow the league's best record?
Source Information:
Official injury reports and trade details are sourced
from the Oklahoma
City Thunder and NBA communications.
Roster analysis incorporates reporting from ESPN.
• Official injury report and roster moves: NBA.com
• Game details and broadcast information: ESPN.com
• Trade details and analysis: The
Athletic
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