Collison is dealing with a chest injury, but is likely going to be available for Game 2 against the Mavericks on Monday, Anthony Slater of the Oklahoman reports.

EDGE Analysis

Collison suffered the chest injury during Saturday's playoff opener and continues to deal with some lingering soreness. Coach Billy Donovan said he's "optimistic" about Collison's opportunity to be available, so it appears likely he'll be cleared to play. Even if cleared, Collison likely won't see a ton of time on the court considering he's seen over 12 minutes in just one of his last six games.

Collison scored six points (3-4 FG) to go with nine rebounds, four assists, and one steal in 30 minutes during the Thunder's 102-98 overtime loss to the Spurs on Tuesday.

EDGE Analysis

Collison drew the start in place of the resting Serge Ibaka for Tuesday's season finale. Collison hadn't even seen 20 minutes or more since back on Jan. 22, and the 35-year-old veteran is unlikely to receive much playing time in the playoffs.

Collison is in the starting lineup for Tuesday's game against the Spurs, Anthony Slater of The Oklahoman reports.

EDGE Analysis

The veteran big man will be making just his fourth start of the season Tuesday as the Thunder rest some key players with the playoffs approaching. Collison has only averaged 17 minutes in those three starts, but that number figures to increase Tuesday with Oklahoma City only having him, Enes Kanter, Steven Adams, and Nazr Mohammed available in the front court.

Collison collected five rebounds, one assist, and one steal in 14 minutes during the Thunder's 128-94 victory versus the Trail Blazers on Monday.

EDGE Analysis

After receiving no playing time during the first four games of March, Collison has now appeared in three straight. He averaged 1.3 points and 1.3 rebounds in eight minutes per game during nine February affairs, and over these last three contests, Collison is contributing one point, 4.7 rebounds, and 1.3 assists across 13 minutes per matchup.

Collison finished with two points (1-1 FG) and three rebounds over 13 minutes during Thursday's victory over the Pelicans.

EDGE Analysis

Collison remains buried on the Thunder's frontcourt depth chart, with guys like Serge Ibaka, Enes Kanter and Steven Adams dominating the minutes. Collison is averaging just 12 minutes per game this season, which likely isn't going to increase unless an injury occurs higher up in the depth chart. The 11-year pro will remain a deep reserve for the Thunder and appears more valuable for his veteran leadership as the push towards the playoffs approach in the second half of the season.

Collison will start in Sunday's matchup with Brooklyn, Mike Mazzeo of ESPN.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Collison will be filling in for an injured Steven Adams (elbow) for the second straight game. IN his last start Collison saw 21 minutes, nearly double his season average of 12.4 minutes per game. He'll likely see increased minutes once again on Sunday.

Collison contributed six points (1-2 FG, 4-6 FT) and 11 rebounds in 21 minutes during the Thunder's 109-106 win over the Mavericks on Friday.

EDGE Analysis

Collison started in place of the injured Steven Adams (elbow), and the veteran big man played extremely well. His 21 minutes were his highest total since Dec. 16 versus the Trail Blazers, but if Adams is forced to miss more time, Collison could be called upon to start a couple more games. Nevertheless, he is averaging just two points and three rebounds in 12 minutes per contest this season, so there are more than likely much better options out there.

Collison will draw the last minute start Friday, Erik Horne of The Oklahoman reports.

EDGE Analysis

Collison replaces Steven Adams in the starting lineup after he was scratched at the last minute. Collison did not play due to a coaches decision in the Thunder's previous game. Due to lack of playing time recently his production will be hard to predict. The severity of Adams' injury is unclear, so this may be a one time deal for Collison to get bigger minutes.

Collison (coach's decision) didn't play in Wednesday's 109-95 victory over the Hornets.

EDGE Analysis

Collison has been phased out of coach Billy Donovan's rotation of late with Kyle Singler and Mitch McGary showing improvement after lackluster efforts earlier this season. The veteran big man has played in only two of the team's last five games, logging 11 total minutes.

Collison is averaging 2.2 points (on 43.8 percent shooting), three rebounds, and 0.9 assists in 13.2 minutes across nine contests in December.

EDGE Analysis

Collison went unused off the bench in one of the Thunder's 10 games this month, but has otherwise been a fixture in coach Billy Donovan's rotation, albeit in a low-usage role. The veteran's reliability has been welcome with Kyle Singler struggling with his shot for much of the season, but Collison is more likely to see his role shrink rather than grow in the months to come.