US EditionHow Jalen Williams 'Powered Through' Wrist Injury During OKC Thunder's Championship Run
OKLAHOMA CITY, OKLAHOMA, JUL 9 – Williams managed nearly 30 painkilling shots to control swelling and pain while averaging 23.6 points and helping lead Oklahoma City to a championship.
- Last Tuesday, Jalen Williams revealed he received nearly 30 painkilling shots, including cortisone and lidocaine, to manage his torn scapholunate ligament during the playoffs.
- During a April 9 game against the Phoenix Suns, Jalen Williams tore his scapholunate ligament while chasing a loose ball, after dealing with a season-long wrist sprain.
- Oklahoma City Thunder medical staff administered cortisone and lidocaine shots, but swelling persisted despite treatment, requiring strategic timing before games.
- Despite severe injury and nearly 30 painkiller injections, Williams played every playoff game, scored 20 points in Game 7, and helped Oklahoma City win the title.
- Recovering from surgery on July 1, Jalen Williams' medical staff plan reevaluation in about 12 weeks ahead of next season.
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Jalen Williams Says He Got 28-29 Shots in Hand for Injury During Thunder's Title Run
Oklahoma City Thunder star Jalen Williams revealed that he underwent a series of shots on his right hand and wrist throughout the 2024-25 postseason, which of course, ultimately resulted in a championship.
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