US EditionThunder’s Jalen Williams leaves Game 2 vs Suns with a left hamstring injury
Williams left Game 2 after grabbing his hamstring, and coach Mark Daigneault said Oklahoma City will evaluate him over the next few days.
- On Wednesday, Oklahoma City Thunder forward Jalen Williams exited Game 2 against the Phoenix Suns after appearing to suffer a left hamstring injury while missing a layup attempt.
- Williams appeared to mouth "Left hammy" before intentionally committing a foul to sub out, following a regular season where injuries limited the All-Star to only 33 games.
- Recording 19 points on 7-of-11 shooting in 23 minutes, Williams built on his 22-point showing in the Thunder's 119-84 victory during Game 1.
- Thunder coach Mark Daigneault stated, "We think he aggravated his left hamstring," adding the team will evaluate him over the next couple days; Williams remains questionable to return.
- Despite the injury, the Thunder hold a 2-0 series lead after defeating the Suns 120-107, as Williams previously played through a torn ligament during last year's playoff run.
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Marietta Daily JournalThunder's Jalen Williams week-to-week with strained hamstring
Oklahoma City Thunder guard Jalen Williams sustained a Grade 1 left hamstring strain injury and will be re-evaluated on a weekly basis, the team announced.
Jalen Williams week-to-week with Grade 1 hamstring strain
Thunder forward Jalen Williams was masterful in the first half of Game 2 against the Phoenix Suns, after a great showing in Game 1, but left the game in the third quarter grabbing his left hamstring.
Jalen Williams Injury Update: JDub Exits Game 2 with Hamstring Aggravation After Dominating the Suns in Just 23 Minutes
The Oklahoma City Thunder's commanding 2-0 series lead over the Phoenix Suns has been overshadowed by a critical injury to All-NBA forward Jalen Williams. During the third quarter of Wednesday's 120-107 victory at Paycom Centre, the star known as 'JDub' pulled up after a missed layup, clutching his left hamstring and mouthing the words 'left hammy' toward the bench. Despite playing only 23 minutes, Jalen Williams Game 2 stats were staggering: 19…
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