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OKC Thunder down multiple starters vs New York Knicks on Valentine’s Day

By Rylan Stiles

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander #2 of the Oklahoma City Thunder reacts during the second half against the Cleveland Cavaliers at Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse on January 22, 2022 in Cleveland, Ohio. The Cavaliers defeated the Thunder 94-87. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Jason Miller/Getty Images)
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander #2 of the Oklahoma City Thunder reacts during the second half against the Cleveland Cavaliers at Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse on January 22, 2022 in Cleveland, Ohio. The Cavaliers defeated the Thunder 94-87. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Jason Miller/Getty Images) /
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The OKC Thunder will play host to the New York Knicks in downtown Oklahoma City at the Paycom Center on Valentine’s Day. The Thunder, who are on a five-game losing streak going 3-7 in their last ten games to the tune of a 17-39 overall. In the Paycom Center, OKC has a 9-18 record. The Knicks come to town with a 12-17 road record on a one-game skid as they sit 25-32 in 12th place in the Eastern Conference.

The Thunder have two-more games before the NBA All-Star Break. During which, prized rookie Josh Giddey will participate in Friday’s Rising Stars Challenge and the NBA Skills competition. During the week-long break, the Oklahoma City Thunder will reevaluate Shai Gilgeous-Alexander‘s ankle injury sustained in late January. Mike Muscala, the veteran center is also out until at least the all-star break nursing a two-year-long ankle injury. The organization has also ruled out 2021 second-round pick, rookie center, Jeremiah Robinson-Earl for six weeks with a foot injury.

OKC Thunder down three starters, four contributors vs New York Knicks on Valentine’s Day

Early this morning the Oklahoma City Thunder added the defensive star, Lu Dort, to the team’s injury report, he is being held out of this contest against the New York Knicks with a shoulder injury. Mark Daigneault will meet with the media before tip-off and inform us of the severity of the injury. Given that he was not on the team’s initial injury report, it appears to be just a nagging injury that will not sideline him long though that is just pure speculation.

The New York Knicks injury report sees them down Derrick Rose, RJ Barrett, and Luka Samanic. Nerlens Noel, Cam Reddish, Mitchell Robinson all remain questionable for tip-off. Their status will be up in the air until game time.

The OKC Thunder will look to finish the pre-All-Star break portion of their schedule strong as they get Aaron Wiggins back from injury fresh off inking an NBA contract in his second game since that ankle injury. Vit Krejci is now healthy as Mark Daigneault tries to work him into the rotation, and Isaiah Roby has been great since his return including a three-block night against Chicago Saturday.

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