Chet Holmgren Questionable with Low Back Spasms as Thunder Travel to Toronto
chet holmgren is listed as questionable with low back spasms ahead of Tuesday's matchup between the Oklahoma City Thunder and the Toronto Raptors, a development that injects fresh uncertainty into an already injury-marred week for the Thunder. The status matters because Oklahoma City enters the game carrying the Western Conference's top seed and faces a four-game stretch that could determine its standing.
Chet Holmgren Listed Questionable with Low Back Spasms
The injury report published ahead of Tuesday's game lists Chet Holmgren as questionable with low back spasms. The classification leaves his availability unclear for the night’s tilt and forces the Thunder to plan for both scenarios. The team will monitor symptoms and make a final decision before tip-off.
Combined Injury Report: Alex Caruso, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Ajay Mitchell
The pregame injury compilation names four players with specific statuses and conditions: Alex Caruso — Questionable with a left ankle sprain; Shai Gilgeous-Alexander — Out with an abdominal strain; Chet Holmgren — Questionable with low back spasms; and Ajay Mitchell — Out with an abdominal strain and a left ankle sprain. These entries represent the full set of roster health items published for both clubs ahead of Tuesday’s contest.
Sunday's Game Against Cleveland
Oklahoma City arrived in Toronto off a significant victory on Sunday over Cleveland. In that game the Thunder built a 20-point lead early and then weathered a back-and-forth second half to hold on. Cleveland had been on a seven-game winning streak entering the matchup, and the Thunder overcame the odds despite being down several ball-handlers in that contest.
Standings Pressure: West's No. 1 Seed and San Antonio Chase
Oklahoma City has been carrying the West's No. 1 seed for a few weeks, but the margin has tightened with San Antonio described as hot on their heels. Because injuries to several top players have limited depth and continuity, the Thunder's recent fitness issues have directly affected their ability to consolidate the lead; the condition of questionables like chet holmgren will therefore have measurable impact on their ability to withstand the chase.
Scheduling Challenge: Toronto, Detroit, Denver and Dallas
The Thunder face a compact, demanding slate after Tuesday: games in Toronto, Detroit, Denver and Dallas. That four-city sequence presents a test of depth and recovery, increasing the consequences of any missed time. What makes this notable is that a single injury designation — whether a player is ruled out or given a questionable tag — can change rotation plans across multiple games in quick succession.
Toronto's Position and Notes on the Broadcast Night
The Raptors currently sit as the five-seed in the Eastern Conference heading into Tuesday's matchup. The broader implication is that this is a meaningful meeting for both clubs: Oklahoma City trying to protect its conference lead and Toronto aiming to defend a playoff position. The injury entries for the night list Alex Caruso as questionable with a left ankle sprain and Ajay Mitchell as out with an abdominal strain and left ankle sprain, items that will factor into matchups if either club alters rotations.
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The Thunder and Raptors will finalize their active rosters before tip-off on Tuesday; any changes in the listed statuses will be communicated by team channels prior to game time.
