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Jalen Williams injury update as OKC Thunder star hurts leg vs Clippers
The Oklahoman • • general
Key Points:
- OKC Thunder forward Jalen Williams was stretchered off the court late in the fourth quarter after an awkward fall during a dunk attempt against the Los Angeles Clippers, following a flagrant-1 foul on Kris Dunn.
- Despite the injury, Williams gave two thumbs up to the crowd as he was taken off, receiving supportive chants from fans at Paycom Center.
- The Thunder also lost starting guard Cason Wallace earlier in the game due to left shoulder soreness, being ruled out at halftime.
- Williams, who has battled injuries in the past season, showed promising All-NBA level performances this year before the injury; the Thunder won the game 108-101 and improved to 3-0 on the season.
- OKC is set to host the Phoenix Suns on Monday, with updates on Williams' condition pending.
