Thunders' Mark Daigneault Gives Jalen Williams Injury Update Before Game 1
Jalen Williams remains out for the Oklahoma City Thunder due to a Grade 1 hamstring strain suffered in the first round of the playoffs. Head coach Mark Daigneault confirmed Williams is progressing as expected but declined to provide a specific return timeline. The Thunder, who swept the Phoenix Suns in the first round, face the Los Angeles Lakers in Game 1 without Williams, while the Lakers are also missing star Luka Doncic.
- ▪Jalen Williams suffered a Grade 1 hamstring strain during Game 2 of the Thunder's first-round series against the Phoenix Suns.
- ▪Mark Daigneault stated that Williams is progressing according to plan but did not give a timeline for his return.
- ▪The Los Angeles Lakers are without leading scorer Luka Doncic, who sustained a Grade 2 hamstring strain on April 2.
- ▪The Thunder swept the Suns in the first round, with Shai Gilgeous-Alexander averaging 33.8 points and 8 assists.
- ▪Williams averaged 20.5 points, 5 assists, and 4 rebounds per game before his injury.
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By Matt AudiletContributing Sports WriterShareNewsweek is a Trust Project memberSee more of our trusted coverage when you search.Prefer Newsweek on Googleto see more of our trusted coverage when you search.The Oklahoma City Thunder have been without Jalen Williams since he exited Game 2 of reigning NBA champion's first-round playoff series against the Phoenix Suns.Williams was diagnosed with a Grade 1 hamstring strain, leaving his status for the Thunder's second-round playoff series against the Los Angeles Lakers in question.On Monday, Thunder head coach Mark Daigneault was asked about Williams' status as his team prepares for Game 1 on Tuesday night.Daigneault said Williams is progressing according to plan, but refused to provide a clear timeline for the one-time All-Star.“He's…
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