Jalen Williams' Finals Hope Tied to Thunder Win
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- Jalen Williams strained his left hamstring in Game 2 of the playoffs, missed six games, and returned for Game 1 of the Spurs series.
- Jalen Williams aggravated the same left hamstring injury in Game 2 of the Spurs series and did not play again until his limited 10‑minute appearance in Game 6.
- Mark Daigneault said before Game 7 that Williams is "feeling about the same as he did" and that his rehab is progressing normally, leaving open the possibility of a Finals return if the Thunder advance.
- Jalen Williams was ruled out for Game 7 after appearing ineffective for 10 minutes off the bench in Game 6.
- Jalen Williams missed time earlier in the season recovering from right wrist surgery and a right hamstring injury.
Why it matters: If the Thunder advance, they will have a healthier roster for the Finals, while the Knicks will face a deeper opponent lineup in Game 1.
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