Final Injury Report for Suns-Thunder Game 1: Will Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Mark Williams Play?
The Oklahoma City Thunder are at home on Sunday afternoon as they host the Phoenix Suns in Game 1 of the first round of the NBA Playoffs.
Oklahoma City enters Sunday's game as the No. 1 seed in the Western Conference after ending the regular season with a 64-18 record following a loss to the Suns last Sunday.
In last Sunday's loss to the Suns, Branden Carlson led the way for the Thunder as he recorded 26 points and 10 rebounds while Nikola Topic added 18 points, four rebounds and 14 assists of his own.
Now Oklahoma City will try to use home court to their advantage in Game 1 on Sunday as they try to grab a key victory over the Suns to take a 1-0 series lead.
On the other side, Phoenix enters Sunday's contest as they No. 8 seed in the West after defeating the Golden State Warriors at home in the Play-In Tournament on Friday night.
Jalen Green led the way for the Suns in Friday's victory as he ended the game with 36 points, six rebounds and four assists while Devin Booker recorded 20 points, six rebounds and eight assists.
While both teams are looking to pick up a victory in Game 1 on Sunday afternoon, both squads may be without some of their key players due to injuries.
Suns Injury Report: Will Mark Williams, Grayson Allen Play?
For the Suns, they have two players listed on their injury report as they have listed both Mark Williams and Grayson Allen as questionable.
Phoenix has listed Williams as questionable due to left foot soreness and he is in danger of missing his second consecutive contest.
Suns injury report at Thunder:
— Duane Rankin (@DuaneRankin) April 18, 2026
Mark Williams (left foot soreness) and Grayson Allen (left hamstring strain) QUESTIONABLE. #Suns#ThunderUppic.twitter.com/spvBxR218E
If Williams is sidelined once again, Oso Ighodaro could draw another start in his place while Khaman Maluach could have an increased role off the bench.
The Suns have also listed Allen as questionable due to a left hamstring strain and he is in danger of missing his fourth consecutive contest after he did not play in Friday's victory over the Warriors despite being listed as available.
If Allen remains sidelined, Collin Gillespie, Jordan Goodwin and Haywood Highsmith could all continue to have larger roles.
Thunder Injury Report: Will Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Chet Holmgren Play?
On the other side, the Thunder have only one player listed on their injury report as they have ruled out Thomas Sorber as he remains sidelined while recovering from a torn ACL.
Thunder injury report for Game 1 against the Suns:
— Clemente Almanza (@CAlmanza1007) April 18, 2026
Thomas Sorber (torn ACL) is out
The good news for the Thunder is that Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Chet Holmgren, Jalen Williams and the rest of their main core are all off the injury report and will return after sitting out the final two games of the regular season.
Fans can catch Game 1 of the first-round series between the Suns and Thunder from Oklahoma City at 3:30 p.m. ET on ABC on Sunday.
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This story was originally published April 19, 2026 at 8:30 AM.