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OKLAHOMA CITY, OKLAHOMA - JANUARY 23: Jalen Williams #8 of the Oklahoma City Thunder looks on during the second half against the Dallas Mavericks at Paycom Center on January 23, 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 Joshua Gateley/Getty Images)
On Sunday, the Oklahoma City Thunder will play Game 4 of the Western Conference finals against the San Antonio Spurs in Texas.
They are coming off a 123-108 win on Friday.
Jalen Williams did not play in the game.
OKC Thunder Make Jalen Williams Announcement
GettyJalen Williams #8 of the Oklahoma City Thunder looks on during the fourth quarter against the San Antonio Spurs in Game One of the NBA Western Conference Finals at Paycom Center on May 18, 2026 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.
UPDATE: Jalen Williams has been ruled out (h/t Underdog NBA).
For Sunday’s game, the Thunder have announced that Williams will be listed as questionable.
Brandon Rahbar of Daily Thunder wrote: “Jalen Williams is questionable for Game 4 tomorrow.”
Jalen Williams is questionable for Game 4 tomorrow.
Williams is averaging 17.8 points, 4.0 rebounds, 3.3 assists and 1.3 steals per contest while shooting 52.7% from the field and 45.5% from three-point range in his first four games of the 2026 NBA playoffs.
It’s already been announced that the Thunder will be without Ajay Mitchell for Game 4.
ESPN’s Shams Charania wrote: “Oklahoma City Thunder guard Ajay Mitchell has been ruled out for Game 4 against the San Antonio Spurs with a right calf strain.”
Oklahoma City Thunder guard Ajay Mitchell has been ruled out for Game 4 against the San Antonio Spurs with a right calf strain.
Williams And The Thunder
Williams was the 12th pick in the 2022 NBA Draft out of Santa Clara.
He has spent all four seasons of his career in OKC.
The 2025 NBA All-Star finished the regular season with averages of 17.1 points, 4.6 rebounds, 5.5 assists and 1.2 steals per contest while shooting 48.4% from the field and 29.9% from three-point range in 33 games.
GettyJalen Williams #8 of the Oklahoma City Thunder drives to the basket against Dylan Harper #2 of the San Antonio Spurs during the first quarter in Game One of the NBA Western Conference Finals at Paycom Center on May 18, 2026 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.
The Thunder finished this season as the first seed in the Western Conference with a 64-18 record.
They beat the Phoenix Suns and Los Angeles Lakers in the first two rounds of the playoffs.
Currently, the Thunder have a 2-1 lead over the Spurs.
The franchise is looking to win the NBA Championship for the second straight season.
Magic Johnson wrote (after Game 3): “The Oklahoma City Thunder showed us all exactly why they’re the Champions tonight! They were down 15-0 to the San Antonio Spurs in the first couple minutes and came back to win the game 123-108. OKC had six players in double figures with big contributions from their bench – Jared McCain had 24 points, Jaylin Williams had 18 points and the NBA MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander finished a good game with 26 points! I thought the Spurs lost their cool a little bit tonight and that hurt them.”
The Oklahoma City Thunder showed us all exactly why they’re the Champions tonight! They were down 15-0 to the San Antonio Spurs in the first couple minutes and came back to win the game 123-108. OKC had six players in double figures with big contributions from their bench – Jared
Looking At The Spurs
The Spurs are the second seed after going 62-20.
They are in the NBA playoffs for the first time since 2019.
The franchise is looking to return to the NBA Finals for the first time since 2014.
Ben Stinar Ben Stinar has been covering the NBA for over seven years. He has written for OnSI, Forbes, Amico Hoops, The Big Lead and had a podcast with former All-Star Jameer Nelson. More about Ben Stinar