OKC Thunder faces injury struggles after loss to Houston Rockets
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 1, 2026, 6:17 PM
Last updated Nov 1, 2026
The OKC Thunder experienced a challenging night against the Houston Rockets, losing 119-98 on Halloween. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander expressed uncertainty about how to cope with the team's injury issues. Following a promising 2-0 start, the Thunder have now dropped two consecutive games. Cason Wallace and Jalen Williams suffered significant injuries, with both having undergone successful surgeries. Chet Holmgren is expected back in 8-10 weeks after treatment for a knee issue. The Thunder's current roster is severely affected with multiple key players sidelined.
- •OKC Thunder falls to 4-2 with the recent loss.
- •Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 26 points against Houston.
- •Cason Wallace and Jalen Williams are recovering from surgeries.
- •Chet Holmgren expected to return in 8-10 weeks.
- •Alex Caruso also sidelined due to an ankle sprain.
- 6:17 PMYahoo Sports — With OKC Thunder injury woes, there are no answers right now. And that's OK
"Shai Gilgeous-Alexander kept his interview short after the OKC Thunder's road loss to the Houston Rockets on Saturday, and maybe that's for the best.
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