What happened: Jalen Williams will not play in Game 7 of the Western Conference finals against the San Antonio Spurs because of a hamstring injury. The Oklahoma City Thunder star had been struggling with the injury entering the elimination game.
Why it matters: The absence removes a core scorer and creator from Oklahoma City's lineup with a Finals berth at stake. It also reopens a problem Wire Report has tracked since Williams exited with a left hamstring strain earlier in the postseason.
By the numbers: The Thunder and Spurs are tied 3-3 in the Western Conference finals. San Antonio forced Game 7 with a 118-91 win in Game 6. Williams previously missed six playoff games with the hamstring injury before returning for the series opener.
What to watch: Watch how Oklahoma City reshapes its closing lineup without Williams. Game 7 will decide which team advances to the NBA Finals.
Sources
- Yahoo NBA