{"id":713890,"date":"2026-04-19T12:03:50","date_gmt":"2026-04-19T12:03:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nba\/713890\/"},"modified":"2026-04-19T12:03:50","modified_gmt":"2026-04-19T12:03:50","slug":"two-suns-contributors-questionable-for-game-1-vs-okc-thunder","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nba\/713890\/","title":{"rendered":"Two Suns Contributors Questionable for Game 1 vs. OKC Thunder"},"content":{"rendered":"

The Thunder are set to face off against the Phoenix Suns this afternoon, kicking off what many are anticipating to be another deep postseason run.<\/p>\n

The Thunder grabbed the No. 1 seed in the Western Conference for the third consecutive season, earning the right to play the West’s No. 8 seed. OKC learned their opponent just days ago, as the Suns saw a fourth-quarter surge and ousted the Warriors from the league’s final Play-In game. <\/p>\n

Now, Oklahoma City is looking to kick off another postseason run with a bang. They’ve swept each of the their last two first-round opponents, though the Suns offer a challenging team with star-power, 3-point threats and stingy defense. <\/p>\n

Here are the injury reports for both the Thunder and Suns ahead of Game 1:<\/p>\n

OKC Thunder injuries:<\/p>\n

Thomas Sorber \u2014 Out: Right ACL surgical recovery<\/p>\n

Phoenix Suns injuries:<\/p>\n

Grayson Allen \u2014 Questionable: Left hamstring strain<\/p>\n

Mark Williams \u2014 Questionable: Left foot soreness<\/p>\n

The Thunder have just one player listed in rookie big Thomas Sorber, who\u2019s been a mainstay on the injury report this season having suffered an ACL injury in the offseason.<\/p>\n

OKC has dealt with extensive, albeit not season-ending injuries throughout the 2025-26 season, with all of Jalen Williams, Isaiah Hartenstein, Ajay Mitchell and more missing extended time this season. They\u2019ve found themselves healthy at the right time, having prioritized it down the stretch of the season.<\/p>\n

The Suns have two players listed questionable in Grayson Allen and Mark Williams, both of which would be big losses should they sit.<\/p>\n

Acquired from Charlotte in the offseason, Williams has been the team\u2019s starting venter when available, starting in 55 of 60 games. He\u2019s anchored the interior with 11.7 points, 8.0 rebounds and 0.9 steals and blocks apiece, shooting 64% overall.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Williams recently sat the team\u2019s recent Play-In game against the Warriors, putting his status against OKC in question. If he’s unable to go, Phoenix would likely need to reach deeper into its rotation and lean on rookie center Khaman Maluach, which could play to OKC’s strengths. <\/p>\n

Allen\u2019s played in just 51 games this season and started in just 27, but has been a boon to the team\u2019s offensive ability. He\u2019s added 16.5 points on 40% shooting, able to shoot from deep at a high clip. Allen also missed the team\u2019s two Play-In games.<\/p>\n

The Thunder and Suns tip off in Oklahoma City, OK at 2:30 p.m. CT.<\/p>\n

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