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Recap: What happened at OKC Thunder's Monday, May 4 practice
TL;DR
The Oklahoma City Thunder practiced on May 4 ahead of their Round 2 playoff series against the Los Angeles Lakers. Coach Mark Daigneault provided an injury update on Jalen Williams, who is recovering from a hamstring strain.
Key points
- Oklahoma City Thunder held practice on May 4.
- Thunder will face Los Angeles Lakers in Round 2 of playoffs.
- Mark Daigneault provided injury update on Jalen Williams.
- Shai Gilgeous-Alexander discussed facing LeBron James.
- Lakers won their Round 1 series against Houston Rockets.
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The Oklahoma City Thunder held practice on Monday. A week since their last 2026 NBA playoff game, they're about to start their Round 2 series against the Los Angeles Lakers on Tuesday. From there, it'll be an every-other-day occurrence as we enter the meat of the postseason.
Thunder head coach Mark Daigneault, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Cason Wallace talked to the local media after practice. Daigneault provided an injury update on Jalen Williams. It's been nearly two weeks since he sustained a hamstring strain.
Meanwhile, Gilgeous-Alexander and Wallace both talked about facing LeBron James and the Lakers. Even at 41 years old, he led Los Angeles to a Round 1 series win over the Houston Rockets.
Here's what else happened at OKC's Monday, May 4 practice:
Thunder practice today. Game 1 against the Lakers tomorrow pic.twitter.com/fGtEJ8Zt3K
— Clemente Almanza (@CAlmanza1007) May 4, 2026
Jalen Williams was on the court at the tail-end of OKC’s media availability today fwiw
— Clemente Almanza (@CAlmanza1007)
Q&A
What injury update did Mark Daigneault provide about Jalen Williams?
Mark Daigneault reported that Jalen Williams is recovering from a hamstring strain, which he sustained nearly two weeks ago.
When does the Oklahoma City Thunder play the Los Angeles Lakers in the playoffs?
The Oklahoma City Thunder are set to face the Los Angeles Lakers in their Round 2 playoff series starting on Tuesday, May 5.
How did Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Cason Wallace prepare for facing LeBron James?
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Cason Wallace discussed their strategies and challenges in preparing to face LeBron James and the Lakers during practice.
What was the outcome of the Lakers' Round 1 playoff series?
The Los Angeles Lakers won their Round 1 playoff series against the Houston Rockets.
