Final Injury Report for Thunder-Bucks, Will Jalen Williams, Myles Turner Play?

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Final Injury Report for Thunder-Bucks, Will Jalen Williams, Myles Turner Play?

Jalen Williams of the Thunder gestures during Game 7.

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The Oklahoma City Thunder are on the road on Wednesday night as they travel to take on the Milwaukee Bucks in an interconference matchup.

Oklahoma City enters Wednesday’s game with a 36-8 record after defeating the Cleveland Cavaliers on the road on Monday afternoon.

Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2)

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In Monday’s victory over the Cavaliers, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander led the way for the Thunder as he recorded 30 points and three assists while Chet Holmgren added 28 points and eight rebounds of his own.

Now Oklahoma City will try to pick up another victory on the road on Wednesday as they face off against a struggling Bucks team.

On the other side, Milwaukee enters Wednesday’s contest with an 18-24 record after defeating the Atlanta Hawks on the road on Monday afternoon.

Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo

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Giannis Antetokounmpo led the way for the Bucks in Monday’s victory as he ended the game with 21 points, 17 rebounds and six assists while Bobby Portis recorded 19 points and three rebounds off the bench.

While both teams are looking to pick up a victory in Wednesday night’s matchup, both squads may be without multiple key players due to injuries.

Thunder Injury Report, Will Jalen Williams, Alex Caruso Play?

For the Thunder, they have six players listed on their injury report, including both Jalen Williams and Alex Caruso.

Oklahoma City Thunder's Jalen Williams

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Oklahoma City has ruled out Williams due to a hamstring strain as he will miss his second consecutive contest and he is expected to miss at least two weeks due to the injury.

With Williams sidelined, Ajay Mitchell, Cason Wallace and Aaron Wiggins will likely all continue to have increased roles.

The Thunder have also ruled out Caruso due to an adductor strain as he will miss his first game since January 7.

Oklahoma City Thunder guard Alex Caruso

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With Caruso sidelined, Isaiah Joe could be in line for an increased role for the Thunder on Wendesday.

Isaiah Hartenstein, Nikola Topic and Thomas Sorber have also been ruled out as they continue to recover from injuries while Jaylin Williams has been listed as questionable with a glute contusion.

Bucks Injury Report, Will Myles Turner, Kevin Porter Jr. Play?

On the other side, the Bucks have three players listed on their injury report, including both Myles Turner and Kevin Porter Jr.

Milwaukee Bucks center Myles Turner (3)

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Milwaukee has listed Turner as questionable due to a left ankle sprain and he is in danger of missing just his second game of the season.

If Turner is sidelined on Wednesday, Portis and Jericho Sims could both have increased roles for the Bucks.

The Bucks have also listed Porter Jr. as questionable with an oblique muscle strain and he is in danger of missing his first game since November 28.

Milwaukee Bucks guard Kevin Porter Jr. (3)

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If Porter Jr. is sidelined, Ryan Rollins and Gary Trent Jr. could both be in line for increased roles against the Thunder.

Taurean Prince has been ruled out as he remains sidelined while recovering from neck surgery he underwent earlier this season.

Fans can catch Wednesday night’s matchup between the Thunder and Bucks from Milwaukee at 9:30 p.m. EST on ESPN.

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