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Thunder Lose Jalen Williams to Serious Lower Leg Injury Late in Win over Clippers

Medical staff loaded Jalen Williams onto a stretcher after a late fourth-quarter leg injury, and Oklahoma City still finished a 108-101 win.

  • On Sunday, October 25, 2026, Oklahoma City Thunder forward Jalen Williams suffered a severe leg injury late in the fourth quarter against the Los Angeles Clippers, requiring a stretcher to exit the Paycom Center.
  • Clippers guard Kris Dunn was assessed a flagrant foul penalty 1 for his closeout from behind Williams during a dunk attempt with 1:14 remaining, causing him to land awkwardly on his lower leg.
  • Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander fought back tears in his postgame interview, saying "I just feel bad for him," while teammates and staff appeared visibly distraught as medical personnel attended to Williams on the court.
  • Head coach Mark Daigneault told reporters, "Those are tough man," while planning to regroup the team Monday for updates on Williams' condition; the Thunder secured a 108-101 victory despite the somber atmosphere.
  • With a 3-0 record, Oklahoma City faces the Phoenix Suns on Monday. Williams, who appeared in only 33 games last season due to injuries, now faces an uncertain recovery timeline as the team awaits medical updates.
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USA Today broke the news in New York, United States on Sunday, October 25, 2026.
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