Jalen Williams Exits Game 2 With Hamstring Injury Sport By lines April 23, 2026 Jalen Williams hamstring fears returned in Game 2 for the Oklahoma City Thunder. Williams exited during the third quarter of a 120-107 win over the Phoenix Suns. Thunder forward Jalen Williams grabbed his left leg and walked to the locker room. The exit marked Williams’ third hamstring injury in four months. Injury Scare Clouds Thunder’s 2-0 Series Lead Jalen Williams suffered his third hamstring injury since December 2025. Williams strained his right hamstring twice during the regular season. Those prior strains limited Williams to 33 games in 2025-26. Williams exited Game 2 during the third quarter and did not return. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander carried the Thunder offense with 37 points on 13-of-25 shooting. Gilgeous-Alexander added nine assists and five rebounds for Oklahoma City. Gilgeous-Alexander also suffered a hand injury during the first quarter. Gilgeous-Alexander said his left middle and ring fingers bent backward on a drive. Gilgeous-Alexander returned after a stoppage and finished the game. The Thunder lead the first-round playoff series 2-0 over the Phoenix Suns. Game 3 shifts to Phoenix. The Thunder began Round 1 as the defending NBA champions from 2025. An MRI update on Jalen Williams was not immediately available. Related Sports Coverage Thunder Open Title Defense With 119-84 Rout of Suns Wembanyama in Concussion Protocol After Scary Fall Nuggets at Timberwolves Game 3 With Series Tied 1-1 Source: Yahoo Sports and NBA.com.
