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Thunder's Jalen Williams ruled out for Game 3 of WCF

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Oklahoma City Thunder wing Jalen Williams missed Friday's Game 3 matchup against the San Antonio Spurs due to a left hamstring strain.

Williams had four points and two steals in seven minutes before exiting Game 2 in the first quarter.

A 2024-25 third-team All-NBA selection, Williams tallied 26 points, seven rebounds, and three assists in the Thunder's double-overtime loss to San Antonio in Game 1.

The 25-year-old missed the Thunder's previous six games due to a Grade 1 hamstring strain before returning for Game 1 of the Western Conference finals.

The one-time All Star is being evaluated on a game-to-game basis, according to ESPN's Shams Charania. Williams travelled with the team to San Antonio and was listed as questionable before being ruled out prior to tipoff.

Williams was limited to 33 games during the regular season due to multiple injuries. He missed the first 19 games of the year while recovering from wrist surgery and was sidelined with a right hamstring strain for a pair of extended stretches.

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