Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (quad) sidelined Wednesday for Thunder
Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (quad) is out again for Wednesday's game against the Boston Celtics.
What It Means:
Gilgeous-Alexander has been ruled out twice in less than 24 hours, as well as four times in five games. Aaron Wiggins started in place of Gilgeous-Alexander on Tuesday and recorded 15 points, 4 rebounds, 1 assist, 3 steals, and 1 block in 32.2 minutes. He figures to start again in the second leg of the back-to-back, while Josh Giddey, Isaiah Joe, and Cason Wallace should all remain more involved as well.
numberFire's models project Wiggins for 32.0 minutes and 24.3 FanDuel points on Wednesday. Joe is projected for 24.0 minutes and 20.3 FanDuel points.
Source:
NBA Injury Report
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