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OKLAHOMA CITY — Oklahoma City Thunder star wing Jalen Williams’ injury issues continued with an early exit in Wednesday’s Game 2 of the Western Conference finals.
After leaving the game in the first quarter, Williams received treatment on his left hamstring near the Oklahoma City bench before heading into the tunnel toward the locker room.
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As of halftime, the Thunder had not provided an injury update for Williams, who missed six games due to a Grade 1 left hamstring strain before returning for Monday’s series opener against the San Antonio Spurs.
Williams, a third-team All-NBA selection last season who played a critical role in the Thunder’s title run despite a right wrist injury that required offseason surgery, was limited to 33 games due to injuries during the regular season.
Williams missed the first 19 games while recovering from his wrist surgery and then was sidelined for two extended stretches due to a right hamstring strain that he aggravated after returning before the All-Star break.
Williams got off to a spectacular start of the playoffs before straining his left hamstring during the third quarter of Oklahoma City’s Game 2 win over the Phoenix Suns. He had 22 points, seven rebounds and six assists in the playoff opener and 19 points and four assists in only 23 minutes before exiting Game 2.
Williams had 26 points, seven rebounds and three assists while logging 37 minutes in the Thunder’s double-overtime loss to the Spurs in Game 1.
