Is Shai Gilgeous-Alexander playing tonight vs. Bucks? Final status for Thunder star

The Oklahoma City Thunder will look to push their current winning streak to three games when they travel to Milwaukee to take on the Bucks on Thursday night in the final game before All-Star weekend for both teams.

It will be the second and final game of the season between the two teams, as the Thunder bested the Bucks, 122-102, last month.

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander ruled out vs. Bucks with abdominal strain 

Unfortunately for the Thunder, they'll be without their best player for the matchup with Milwaukee. 

Reigning NBA MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has been officially ruled out of the game against the Bucks due to an abdominal strain. It will be the fifth consecutive game missed by Gilgeous-Alexander due to the injury. 

So far this season, Gilgeous-Alexander has played in 49 games for the Thunder and posted averages of 31.8 points, 6.4 assists, 4.5 rebounds and 1.3 steals per performance. Thanks to his productive play, he's right at the top of the MVP conversation again this season. 

This story will be updated. 

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