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

The Oklahoma City Thunder have won two straight games, and they’ll look to push that total to three against the Toronto Raptors on Tuesday night.

But they’ll have to do so without the reigning NBA MVP.

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander ruled out vs. Raptors due to abdominal strain

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has been ruled out of the game against Toronto due to an abdominal strain. 

It will be the seventh consecutive game missed by Gilgeous-Alexander due to the issue. His last game action came against the Orlando Magic back on Feb. 3. 

There hasn't been much of an update from the Thunder regarding a return timetable for Gilgeous-Alexander, so it remains to be seen when he'll return to the floor. 

On the 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.

Gilgeous-Alexander is right at the top of the MVP conversation again this season, but his candidacy could be in jeopardy if he misses too many more games.

He needs to play in at least 16 more games in order to reach the NBA's 65-game mark to be award eligible. As a team, the Thunder have 24 more games remaining on their regular season schedule. 

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