Like many other teams, the Oklahoma City Thunder have dealt with plenty of injuries, as ailments begin to add up for the defending champions in the second half of the season.
Though the Thunder still lead the San Antonio Spurs for the No. 1 seed in the Western Conference by three games, they'll be shorthanded to say the least in Wednesday's matchup against the Detroit Pistons.
For starters, No. 1 and 2 leading scorers Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Jalen Williams remain out with abdomen and hamstring injuries.
Ajay Mitchell has also been ruled out with an abdominal strain.
To make matters worse, Oklahoma City Thunder insider Brandon Rahbar reported that Isaiah Hartenstein has been downgraded to out.
Rahbar also reported that the duo of Chet Holmgren and Alex Caruso are now listed as doubtful for the contest.
If Holmgren is unable to suit up, Oklahoma City will be without five of their six leading scorers, leaving Isaiah Joe as the highest scorer, only averaging 11 points per game on the year.
In their absence, along with Joe, the newly acquired Jared McCain is expected to take on scoring duties along with Cason Wallace who has scored 20 points or more in back-to-back games against the Raptors and Cavaliers.
If Oklahoma City were to lose Wednesday and San Antonio were to beat Toronto, the Spurs would be within two games of the top-seed.
Following Wednesday's road matchup against the Pistons, the Thunder will return home for another tough matchup Friday against the Denver Nuggets.
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