Oklahoma City Thunder Star Injured Against Nuggets

Jalen Williams left Monday's game with an injury.

Apr 10, 2024; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; (L-R) Oklahoma City Thunder guard Isaiah Joe (11) and forward Jaylin Williams (6) and guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) and forward Jalen Williams (8) and forward Chet Holmgren (7) watch their team play against the San Antonio Spurs during the second half at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images / Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images

UPDATE: The Thunder lost by a score of 140-127.

On Monday night, the Oklahoma City Thunder are playing the Denver Nuggets (at home).

Jalen Williams had 12 points, two rebounds, six assists and one steal while shooting 5/10 from the field and 1/3 from the three-point range in 14 minutes of playing time.

The All-Star guard has now been ruled out for the remainder of the game.

Via ESPN's Tim MacMahon: "All-Star forward Jalen Williams (right hip strain) has been ruled out for the rest of the game, per Thunder."

Mar 3, 2025; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder forward Jalen Williams (8) gestures after scoring against the Houston Rockets during the second half at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images / Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images

Williams is in the middle of an outstanding season with averages of 21.4 points, 5.5 rebounds, 5.3 assists and 1.7 steals per contest while shooting 47.8% from the field and 36.2% from the three-point range in 60 games.

Via The Lead: "Jalen Williams since the ASB:

- 24.0 PPG
- 5.8 RPG
- 6.3 APG
- 47/45/87 splits
- 61% true shooting
- +88 plus-minus
- 8-1 record"

Feb 28, 2025; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder forward Jalen Williams (8) shoots against the Atlanta Hawks in the second quarter at State Farm Arena. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-Imagn Images / Brett Davis-Imagn Images

The Thunder are the first seed in the Western Conference with a 53-11 record in 64 games.

They are in the middle of a seven-game winning streak (and have gone 9-1 over their last ten).

Following the Nuggets, the Thunder will play their next game on Wednesday night when they visit Jayson Tatum and the Boston Celtics.

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Williams was the 12th pick in the 2022 NBA Draft out of Santa Clara.

He is in his third season (all with the Thunder).

Mar 5, 2025; Memphis, Tennessee, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder forward Jalen Williams (8) dunks during the first quarter against the Memphis Grizzlies at FedExForum. Mandatory Credit: Petre Thomas-Imagn Images / Petre Thomas-Imagn Images

As for the Nuggets, they are the third seed with a 41-23 record.