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NBA·INJURY·April 23, 2026 03:50 AM ET

Thunder's Jalen Williams exits game with left hamstring strain

Recurrent hamstring issues sideline OKC star.

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated Apr 231 min read
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What happened: Jalen Williams left tonight's game due to a left hamstring injury. He previously suffered two right hamstring strains this season, missing significant time. No immediate update on severity provided.

Why it matters: Williams averages 19.1 PPG and is vital to OKC's No. 1 West seed push. Prior absences disrupted Thunder's rhythm; this could jeopardize playoff depth. Betting lines for OKC futures and props expected to adjust sharply.

By the numbers: Injury history: 2 right hamstring strains (missed 20+ games total). OKC standings: 57-25 (1st West). Williams stats: 19.1 PPG, 4.0 RPG, 4.4 APG.

What to watch: Watch OKC injury report and MRI results tomorrow for return timeline.

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