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OKLAHOMA CITY, OKLAHOMA - MAY 22: Jalen Williams #8 of the Oklahoma City Thunder reacts on the ground during the first quarter of a game against the Minnesota Timberwolves in Game Two of the Western Conference Finals of the 2025 NBA Playoffs at Paycom Center on May 22, 2025 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by William Purnell/Getty Images)

On Wednesday night, the Oklahoma City Thunder are playing the Phoenix Suns (at home) for Game 2 of their first-round playoff series.

Jalen Williams had 19 points, one rebound, four assists and one steal while shooting 7/11 from the field and 2/3 from three-point range in his first 23 minutes of playing time.

Jalen Williams’ Injury Status In Suns-Thunder Game

GettyJalen Williams #8 of the Oklahoma City Thunder goes up for a dunk during the first half against the Phoenix Suns in Game One of the Western Conference First Round NBA Playoffs at Paycom Center on April 19, 2026 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.

UPDATE: Williams is questionable to return.

Yahoo Sports wrote: “OKC’s Jalen Williams (hamstring) is questionable to return after going to the locker room midway through the third quarter, per ESPN’s Jorge Sedano. Williams was apparently injured on this play while trying to score a layup.”

During Game 2, Williams went to the locker room with an injury.

Underdog NBA wrote: “Status alert: Jalen Williams (hamstring) headed to locker room Wednesday.”

Williams finished the 2025-26 regular season with averages of 17.1 points, 4.6 rebounds, 5.5 assist and 1.2 steals per contest while shooting 48.4% from the field and 29.9% from three-point range in 33 games.

NBA Social Media Reacts

GettyJalen Williams #8 of the Oklahoma City Thunder celebrates after a made basket during the first half against the Phoenix Suns in Game Two of the Western Conference First Round NBA Playoffs at Paycom Center on April 22, 2026 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.

Here’s what people were saying on social media:

Brett Siegel: “Jalen Williams has a left hamstring injury and is in the Thunder locker room. He is questionable to return. The Thunder star missed multiple weeks earlier this season with a right hamstring injury.”

Tim MacMahon: “Jalen Williams just took a foul so he could sub out. He was grabbing his left hamstring after missing a fast-break layup.”

Duane Rankin: “Jalen Williams didn’t get back on defense after missing transition drive . Holmgren stays in game. Don’t see Williams on the bench. Had the hamstring strain earlier this season.”

Kellan Olson: “Jalen Williams to the locker room after grabbing at his left hamstring before getting checked out. Originally stayed on the bench before going back.”

Brandon Rahbar: “Jalen Williams grabbed at his hamstring and went to the bench. He just walked to the locker room during this timeout. Hopefully JDub will be okay. He’s been sensational through 2 playoff games.”

Williams And The Thunder

GettyJalen Williams #8 of the Oklahoma City Thunder brings the ball down the floor during the first half against the Atlanta Hawks at Paycom Center on October 27, 2024 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.

The Thunder have a 1-0 lead in the series after winning on Sunday by a score of 119-84.

Williams finished with 22 points, seven rebounds, six assists, one steal and one block while shooting 9/15 from the field and 2/5 from three-point range in 29 minutes of playing time.

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

Last season, Williams played a major role in the team winning the 2025 NBA Championship over the Indiana Pacers.