Williams' hamstring injury has recurred, making his participation in Game 3 of the Western Conference Finals uncertain.
2026-05-22 13:18
May 22 - According to ESPN, Jalen Williams is suffering from a recurring left hamstring injury and is currently listed as "day-to-day," with his availability for Game 3 of the Western Conference Finals remaining uncertain.
Williams left Game 2 of the Western Conference Finals after playing only 7 minutes, marking his second hamstring injury on the same side in less than a month. Despite this, he traveled with the team to San Antonio and is expected to be listed as "questionable" before the game.
This season, injuries have plagued Williams. In addition to a left hamstring strain, he also suffered a right hamstring problem and was affected by wrist surgery recovery in the offseason, playing only 33 games in the regular season. However, he has been in excellent form since the start of the playoffs, becoming a key player for the Thunder on both ends of the court.
Williams has been in excellent form since the start of the playoffs. In Game 1 against the Suns in the first round, he contributed 22 points , 7 rebounds and 6 assists. In Game 2 , he scored 19 points and 4 assists in just 23 minutes of play , but left the game in the third quarter due to a left hamstring strain.
In Game 1 of the Western Conference Finals, Williams played 37 minutes, scoring 26 points , 7 rebounds , and 3 assists, but the Thunder lost to the Spurs in double overtime, and the series is now tied 1-1 .
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