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If there is one thing for certain about Oklahoma City Thunder center Steven Adams, he is undoubtedly one of the toughest players in the NBA.
Despite what looks to many like Adams is playing through an injury, he reiterated to Royce Young of ESPN after Wednesday night's 102-95 loss to the Utah Jazz in Game 2 that he was just fine.
Steven Adams also says he’s not dealing with anything: “Still above ground so can’t complain, mate.”
Adams has not really looked like himself since he appeared to injure his right arm on a one-handed slam dunk in Game 1 on Sunday.
“I think it's pretty obvious Steven Adams isn't totally healthy. Looks like he's playing with one arm,” Young tweeted.
In just 22 minutes of action due to foul trouble, Adams still had nine points on 4-of-5 shooting, seven rebounds, one steal, and one assist during Game 2's losing effort.
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The fourth quarter was an absolute disaster for the Thunder's Big 3 on Wednesday night, as the trio of Russell Westbrook, Paul George, and Carmelo Anthony shot a combined 0-of-14 down the stretch.
George has also been dealing with a hip injury of his own and is not fully healthy.
“It was a huge turnaround. After not being able to put shorts on, to obviously playing tonight, it was a huge turnaround. I expect these two, three days in between going to Utah, I should be back to 100,” George said.
With the series tied at 1-1, the Thunder will look to steal homecourt advantage back from the Jazz as the series shifts to Utah on Saturday night for Game 3.
