OKLAHOMA CITY, OKLAHOMA - MAY 18: Jalen Williams #8 of the Oklahoma City Thunder reacts after slam dunking against the Denver Nuggets during the second quarter in Game Seven of the Western Conference Second Round NBA Playoffs at Paycom Center on May 18, 2025 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. (Photo by Joshua Gateley/Getty Images)
Jalen Williams injured his hamstring in the Oklahoma City Thunder’s Game 2 victory over the Phoenix Suns.
The Thunder defeated the Suns 120-107. The Thunder now leads the series two games to zero.
In the third quarter, Williams was driving to the basket on a fast break. Williams missed the layup and immediately grabbed his left hamstring. Despite receiving some contact from Devin Booker, the injury appeared not to be contact-related. Williams attempted to stay in the game. However, he fouled Booker and limped to the locker room.
Williams was having a strong game before his injury with 19 points. He didn’t return for the rest of the game, but the Thunder still won behind 37 points from Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and four blocks from Chet Holmgren.
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Williams missed the first 19 games of the season due to a right wrist injury. On Jan. 17, Williams suffered a right hamstring injury against the Miami Heat. He missed 10 games in January and February. He attempted to return on Feb. 9. Although he scored over 20 points in two games, he still dealt with pain and was forced to miss 16 more games.
Williams hurt his left hamstring in the game against the Suns. However, a study by Accu-Med Diagnostic Centers found that when one hamstring is injured, the body often overcompensates by placing more pressure on the other leg. This can lead to increased risk of non-contact hamstring injuries, which is what Williams suffered.
In July 2025, the Thunder gave Williams a five-year, $239 million extension. This will make Williams the 32nd-highest-paid player in the league, tied with teammate Holmgren. The Thunder hope he can find a way to stay healthy during the massive contract.
He is currently listed as day-to-day for Game 3 of the first-round series against the Suns.
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