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Here’s when Jalen Williams could return for Thunder vs. Lakers
TL;DR
Jalen Williams of the Thunder is expected to return during the playoff series against the Lakers after missing the last two games of the first round due to a hamstring injury.
Key points
- Jalen Williams missed the last two games of the first round.
- He suffered a hamstring injury.
- Williams is expected to return during the series against the Lakers.
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The Lakers aren’t the only team that has been without a star player during the NBA playoffs because of a hamstring injury.
The Thunder, whom the Lakers will play in the second round of the playoffs, were without star forward Jalen Williams for the final two games of their first-round series.
Thunder star forward Jalen Williams (center) should return sometime during the series against the Lakers. Getty Images
Williams suffered a Grade 1 left hamstring strain during Game 2 of the series against the Suns on April 22. His status for Tuesday’s Game 1 against the Lakers is uncertain.
The Thunder said April 23 that Williams would be reevaluated weekly.
Grade 1 hamstring strains typically heal in one to two weeks.
InStreetClothes, an NBA injury database run by certified athletic trainer Jeff Stotts, said the average time lost for the type of injury Williams suffered is about 12.4 days.
Those timelines could put Williams back in the lineup for Game 1, which is 13 days after he suffered his injury.
Game 2, scheduled for Thursday in Oklahoma City, is 15 days after he suffered the injury.
Q&A
When is Jalen Williams expected to return for the Thunder?
Jalen Williams is expected to return sometime during the playoff series against the Lakers.
What injury did Jalen Williams suffer?
Jalen Williams suffered a hamstring injury that caused him to miss the final two games of the first-round series.
How will Jalen Williams' return impact the Thunder's playoff chances?
Jalen Williams' return could significantly enhance the Thunder's performance as he is a key player in their lineup.