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Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Single-Handedly Keeps Thunder Afloat Through Injury Storm

As injuries pile up across Oklahoma City's roster, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has shouldered the load, powering the Thunder through a brutal stretch of games.

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Single-Handedly Keeps Thunder Afloat Through Injury Storm

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The Oklahoma City Thunder have been hit with a wave of injuries, according to Yahoo Sports, forcing the team to lean heavily on star guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander to keep its season on track.

With several teammates sidelined after a single game saw multiple players go down, Gilgeous-Alexander has stepped up as the team's primary offensive engine over the past few contests, Yahoo Sports reports.

His performances have become the deciding factor in OKC's ability to stay competitive while the roster works through its health issues, underscoring just how much the Thunder are depending on their star to carry them through this difficult patch.

Sources: Yahoo Sports

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