Oklahoma City Thunder All-Star guard Jalen Williams was stretchered off the court after suffering a significant lower left leg injury during Sunday night's 108-101 win over the LA Clippers. The injury occurred with 1:14 remaining in the fourth quarter when Williams was fouled on a drive. He came down awkwardly, and his left foot bent out at an unnatural angle.
Medical personnel rushed to attend to him, and he was wheeled off to a standing ovation, giving the crowd two thumbs-up. Coach Mark Daigneault said the team would be briefed Monday morning with updates, adding, "We're not doing great." Teammate Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, visibly emotional in his postgame interview, expressed deep concern, saying, "I just feel bad for him... He'll be back better than ever." Williams, who averaged 18 points in his first 250 NBA games and was a key part of the Thunder's 2025 NBA title team, missed 49 games last season due to hamstring issues and wrist surgery.
The Thunder are scheduled to play the Phoenix Suns on Monday.
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