As the Western Conference Finals shift to Minnesota for Game 3, the Oklahoma City Thunder are riding high. After two dominant wins on their home floor, the youngest top seed in years looks nothing like the inexperienced playoff squad skeptics predicted. But the question every Thunder fan is asking now is simple: Is SGA playing tonight?

Game 3 marks a critical turning point in this series. The Timberwolves are looking to claw back into contention, and with Shai Gilgeous-Alexander fresh off an MVP win, all eyes are locked on OKC’s injury report. Has the MVP stayed healthy amid this deep playoff run? Or will Game 3 feature a surprise twist?

Injury Report: Thunder’s Clean Bill of Health Adds Pressure on Timberwolves

The official injury report filed by the Oklahoma City Thunder on Friday brought a sigh of relief across Thunder Nation. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is not listed—meaning the newly crowned MVP is active and available for Saturday’s Game 3 showdown at the Target Center. In fact, all nine core members of OKC’s rotation remain completely healthy, a luxury few teams enjoy this deep into the postseason.

The only player appearing on the injury report is rookie Nikola Topic, the No. 12 pick in last year’s draft, who has yet to play an NBA game due to knee surgery. Topic was seen taking part in light shooting drills before OKC’s recent win over the Celtics, but he remains listed as “out.”

That leaves Mark Daigneault’s squad in an enviable position. From Chet Holmgren’s interior presence to Jalen Williams’ two-way versatility, the Thunder are fully loaded and ready. And yes, SGA is playing tonight, which is about the worst news Minnesota could hope for after already being torched by the MVP in Games 1 and 2.

It’s worth emphasizing just how rare this clean injury report is. The Thunder have now played 13 playoff games this postseason without a single rotation player missing time. It’s not just about talent anymore—it’s health, chemistry, and elite depth, all peaking at the right time.

MVP Season Fueling OKC’s Dominance

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s availability isn’t just big news—it’s the biggest news of the day. Fresh off earning the 2024–25 Kia NBA MVP, SGA has led the Thunder with a level of consistency that rivals some of the best seasons in league history. He averaged 32.7 points per game (tops in the NBA), shooting 51.9% from the field, with four 50-point games and a Player Efficiency Rating (PER) of 30.73—the second-highest for a guard in the past decade, trailing only Steph Curry’s legendary 2015–16 campaign.

SGA’s 2,484 total points this season were over 400 more than Nikola Jokic, the other MVP front-runner. And while Jokic put up monster triple-doubles, Gilgeous-Alexander played more games, took more shots, and led his squad to a franchise-best 68 wins—a feat that’s still sinking in. It’s no wonder he’s also earned his third consecutive All-NBA First Team honor and been dubbed by Kendrick Perkins as “the greatest Thunder of all-time.” And while fans debate that bold claim, given the legacies of Kevin Durant, Russell Westbrook, and James Harden, SGA’s leadership and humility continue to separate him from his superstar predecessors.

Minnesota came into this series hoping to exploit OKC’s supposed weakness: a lack of playoff experience. But that narrative is quickly crumbling. The Thunder’s grueling 7-game war against the 2023 champs, the Denver Nuggets, forged a new mentality in the locker room—one Coach Daigneault openly credits for their current success. “Our resolve in that series is what got sharpened,” Daigneault said. “Minnesota’s throwing schemes at us, but our quickness in pivoting has improved drastically.” That adaptability, combined with the poise of their 25-year-old MVP, has made the Thunder look like seasoned postseason killers. Meanwhile, Jalen Williams, now an All-NBA Third Team and All-Defensive Second Team selection, has solidified himself as the league’s most complete breakout star. His two-way contributions have made it impossible to simply double-team SGA without consequences.

So not only is SGA playing, he’s rolling into Minnesota with a fully healthy squad, an MVP trophy, and a shot at putting the Timberwolves on the brink of elimination. The Thunder have every reason to feel confident. And if Game 3 plays out like the last two? Shai Gilgeous-Alexander might just move one giant step closer to adding Finals MVP to his already packed trophy case.