Thunders' Mark Daigneault Gives Jalen Williams Injury Update Before Game 1
Summary
The Oklahoma City Thunder’s player Jalen Williams is recovering from a mild hamstring injury and may miss games against the Los Angeles Lakers in the NBA playoffs. Thunder coach Mark Daigneault said Williams is healing as expected but did not give a timeline for his return.Key Facts
- Jalen Williams got a Grade 1 hamstring strain during the first-round playoff against the Phoenix Suns.
- His playing status for the second round versus the Lakers is uncertain.
- Coach Mark Daigneault said Williams is improving but did not specify when he might return.
- Despite Williams' absence, the Thunder are still a strong team.
- The Lakers are missing their top scorer, Luka Doncic, due to a Grade 2 hamstring injury.
- The Thunder beat the Suns in the first playoff round by winning all games.
- Before his injury, Williams averaged 20.5 points, 5 assists, and 4 rebounds per game.
- The first game between the Thunder and Lakers will be on Tuesday at 8:30 p.m. ET in Oklahoma City.
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