OKC Thunder maintain winning ways despite multiple injuries
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 12, 2026, 11:31 AM
Last updated Nov 12, 2026

The Oklahoma City Thunder continue to perform well, holding an 8-2 record early in the season despite significant injuries to key players. Following the loss of three starters in a game against the Clippers, many expected the Thunder to struggle. However, they recorded back-to-back wins against the Cavaliers, Grizzlies, and Wizards. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has been outstanding, averaging 33.8 points per game over the last five games. The continued success with a largely untested roster has drawn concern from other teams around the league.
- •Thunder started the week with an 8-2 record in the Western Conference.
- •Team recorded back-to-back wins against the Cavaliers and Grizzlies.
- •Shai Gilgeous-Alexander averaged 33.8 points in the last five games.
- •Rookies and less experienced players have stepped up significantly.
- •Thunder's injuries have not derailed their competitive edge.
- 11:31 AMYahoo Sports — OKC Thunder staying afloat despite injuries. That has to irk rest of NBA | Carlson
"The Thunder is figuring out how to win despite an injury epidemic. That's good news in OKC, but around the NBA? No one can be happy about this.
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