Oklahoma City Thunder MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is back in the starting lineup after recovering from an abdominal strain, just in time for Friday's game against the Denver Nuggets.

The Oklahoma City Thunder have seen Cason Wallace grow his game over this last stretch which has given him confidence moving forward. A valuable trait for the Thunder.

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has been removed from the injury report and is expected to return Friday night when the Thunder host the Denver Nuggets at Paycom Center. The reigning NBA MVP missed the past nine games with an abdominal strain suffered in Oklahoma City’s Feb. 3 win over Orlando.

The Denver Nuggets play the Oklahoma City Thunder on February 27 at 9:30 PM ET. Oklahoma City comes in with the best record in the league at 45-15. De.

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Oklahoma City looks to keep its three-game win streak alive when the Thunder take on Detroit. Wednesday's meeting is the first of the season for the two squads.

Conference leaders clash at Little Caesars Arena as the Pistons look to bounce back from a loss to San Antonio while the Thunder ride a three-game win streak.

Denver Nuggets star Jamal Murray will get the nod to make his return against the Oklahoma City Thunder on Friday night.