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Jalen Williams hamstring sidelines Thunder in playoffs

Jalen Williams hamstring sidelines Thunder in playoffs

Key Questions

What injury sidelined Jalen Williams?

Jalen Williams suffered a Grade 1 hamstring strain, out indefinitely starting Game 3 against the Suns. The Thunder lead 3-0.

How does Jalen Williams' injury impact the Thunder?

The injury tests OKC's depth and forces DFS pivots. It comes despite their 3-0 series lead over the Suns.

What was Dillon Brooks' reaction to the Thunder's Game 3?

Dillon Brooks said 'I got him game 4' reacting to Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s 42-point outburst. Suns face Thunder without Williams.

Grade 1 strain indef G3+ vs Suns (3-0 lead); tests OKC depth/DFS pivots.

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Updated Apr 27, 2026