Thunder Lose Jalen Williams to Serious Lower Leg Injury Late in Win over Clippers
The Thunder said no immediate diagnosis was available after the All-Star was stretchered off, and teammates reacted with visible concern.
- On Sunday, Oklahoma City Thunder star Jalen Williams was stretchered off the court after sustaining a severe left leg injury during the team's 108-101 victory over the Los Angeles Clippers.
- With 1:14 remaining in the fourth quarter, Williams drove for a dunk when contact from two Clippers defenders caused him to land awkwardly, trapping his left leg beneath his body.
- Teammates Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Chet Holmgren appeared visibly shaken as medical staff immobilized his leg; Williams gave two thumbs up to the Paycom Center crowd while being carted away.
- Head coach Mark Daigneault told reporters, "We're not doing great," and confirmed the team will regroup Monday morning to discuss the injury's impact and determine roster strategy for upcoming games.
- Williams missed 33 games last season due to wrist and hamstring injuries, complicating the Thunder's reliance on him as they prepare to host the Phoenix Suns on Monday night.
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thesportsleader.comThunder tasked with moving past Jalen Williams’ injury as Suns visit
The Oklahoma City Thunder got used to playing without Jalen Williams last season.Now, they'll have to do so again.Williams will miss Monday's home game against the Phoenix Suns -- and plenty more to follow -- after going down with a severe left leg inj...
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