The Oklahoma City Thunder opened their 2026 NBA Playoffs first-round series at Paycom Center on April 19, 2026, with key players Jalen Williams, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, and Chet Holmgren on the court for Game 1. The team enters the postseason amid questions about whether they can overcome what has been described as their biggest injury setback yet, though specific injury details were not disclosed in the latest report.
Guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, wearing number 2, guard Jalen Williams (number 8), and center Chet Holmgren (number 7) were photographed before tip-off at the Oklahoma City arena. The Thunder's playoff aspirations may hinge on the health and availability of their core trio as they navigate the opening round.
