Thunder claims 2-0 series lead over Suns, as Jalen Williams exits game with injury
The OKC Thunder took a 2-0 NBA playoff series lead over the Phoenix Suns, but Jalen Williams exited with a hamstring injury Wednesday night at Paycom Center.
The final buzzer sounded, and the Thunder's players spilled onto the court to dap each other up. OKC had just secured a 120-107 home win over Phoenix to claim a 2-0 lead in the first-round NBA playoff series. And yet one player was nowhere to be seen amid the celebrations.
It was Jalen Williams , who went up for a layup midway through the third quarter Wednesday and immediately grabbed at his left hamstring area . He then asked to be subbed out and went into the locker room, where he remained for the rest of the contest. An official injury description has not yet been announced by OKC, although Williams has dealt with hamstring issues throughout this season.
He missed an extended period of time on two separate occasions due to a right hamstring strain. It's another unfortunate setback for Williams, who looked to be in postseason form before his departure. He racked up 19 points, four assists and one steal in 23 minutes.
The best-of-seven series continues with Game 3 at 2:30 p. m. CT Saturday in Phoenix (NBC and Peacock).
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