The Oklahoma City Thunder won their Game 2 matchup against the Phoenix Suns on Wednesday night, but they will be worrying about the status of Jalen Williams moving forward.
Amid the 120-107 blowout win over the Suns, the Thunder lost Williams to an apparent hamstring injury.
After the Thunder removed Williams from the lineup, he stayed back in the locker room and was ruled questionable to return. The Thunder wouldn’t clear Williams to get back out on the floor, ending his game prematurely.
He checked out after seeing the court for 23 minutes. Williams was having an efficient game, shooting 7-11 from the field and going 2-3 from deep. The veteran forward scored 19 points while producing four assists, one rebound, and one steal.
OKC Thunder Head Coach Addresses Jalen Williams
GettyOKLAHOMA CITY, OKLAHOMA – DECEMBER 22: Jalen Williams #8 of the Oklahoma City Thunder reacts after a big play during the second half against the Memphis Grizzlies at Paycom Center on December 22, 2025 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Joshua Gateley/Getty Images)
Following the victory, Mark Daigneault spoke on Williams’ setback.
via UnderDogNBA: Mark Daigneault on Jalen Williams’ injury: “We think he aggravated his left hamstring. Weâll take a look at him over the next couple days.”
GettyINGLEWOOD, CALIFORNIA – NOVEMBER 04: Head coach Mark Daigneault of the Oklahoma City Thunder reacts against the Los Angeles Clippers during the fourth quarter at Intuit Dome on November 04, 2025 in Inglewood, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Luke Hales/Getty Images)
Williams’ status going forward is up in the air.
Fortunately, the Thunder managed to get the job done with ease in Game 2. The Thunder landed a 37-point, nine-assist effort from their MVP finalist, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander.
The veteran center Chet Holmgren wrapped up the game by going 7-12 from the field to score 19 points. He also had eight rebounds to go with his line.
The Thunder Take A Commanding Lead
GettyOKLAHOMA CITY, OKLAHOMA – JUNE 22: Jalen Williams #8 of the Oklahoma City Thunder reacts during the third quarter against the Indiana Pacers in Game Seven of the 2025 NBA Finals at Paycom Center on June 22, 2025 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Justin Ford/Getty Images)
The Suns will be happy to get the first-round series in Phoenix, Arizona, but they are in trouble after two games in OKC.
So far, the Thunder have dominated with two blowout victories. Their only worry at the moment would be the status of Williams.
Game 3 between the Thunder and the Suns is set for Saturday, April 25. The game tips off at 3:30 PM ET. Over the next few days, Williams’ status will be in question.
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