Thunder stay unbeaten but lose Williams to serious leg injury
Oklahoma City defeated Los Angeles 108-101 on Sunday but All-Star guard Jalen Williams suffered an apparent serious leg injury late in the game.
At a glance
- Oklahoma City defeated Los Angeles 108-101 to remain undefeated at 3-0
- Jalen Williams suffered an apparent serious leg injury with 1:14 left in the game
- Williams was stretchered off the court after his left leg gave way on a drive to the basket
- The Thunder lost three players to injury overall during the match
The Oklahoma City Thunder improved to 3-0 with a 108-101 victory over the Los Angeles Clippers on Sunday night, with Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scoring 34 points. However, the team lost All-Star guard Jalen Williams to what appeared to be a serious leg injury with 1:14 remaining in the game. Williams' left leg gave way as he landed during a drive to the basket, and his foot bent at an unnatural angle.
The 25-year-old was stretchered off the court with towels covering his injured leg. The Thunder also lost two other players to injury during the match. The team will learn more about Williams' status on Monday.
Why it matters
Williams is an All-Star player for an undefeated team, and the severity of the injury could significantly impact Oklahoma City's season.
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