Oklahoma City Thunder guard Ajay Mitchell will miss Sunday's Game 4 against the San Antonio Spurs due to a right calf strain. Mitchell started seven playoff games, stepping in when Jalen Williams was unavailable. His absence creates a significant void in the Thunder's rotation as they face a crucial elimination game on the road.

Jalen Williams remains questionable with left hamstring soreness, which kept him out of Game 3. Williams endured a limited regular season with 33 games played, dealing with wrist surgery and multiple hamstring issues. If both players sit, the Thunder lose considerable scoring and playmaking depth in their backcourt rotation.

Mitchell averaged 21.2 points and 5.3 assists during the six games Williams missed earlier in the playoffs. However, his performance dipped in Game 3 against the Spurs, managing just two points and one assist in 17 minutes. This injury compounds Oklahoma City's challenges as they try to extend the Western Conference finals without key contributors.

The Thunder need other role players to step up immediately. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Chet Holmgren cannot carry the offensive load alone against a veteran Spurs team eyeing a championship.