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Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is cleared to return for the Oklahoma City Thunder after missing nine games due to an abdominal strain. He will be available for Friday’s home matchup against the Denver Nuggets. The reigning NBA MVP was sidelined since the injury during a February 3 win over the Orlando Magic. The Thunder went 5-4 without him and now lead the Western Conference by just two games over the San Antonio Spurs, who have won 10 straight. Oklahoma City still faces challenges with All-NBA wing Jalen Williams and guard Ajay Mitchell out. Williams is set for reevaluation in about a week after re-aggravating his hamstring, while Mitchell has been sidelined since January 21 due to an abdominal strain. Gilgeous-Alexander averages 31.8 points, 6.4 assists, 4.4 rebounds, and 1.3 steals, holding -125 odds to win the MVP award again, per DraftKings Sportsbook.
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