It was Jalen Williams, who went up for a layup midway through the third quarter Wednesday and immediately grabbed at his left hamstring area. He then asked to be subbed out and went into the locker room, where he remained for the rest of the contest.
An official injury description has not yet been announced by OKC, although Williams has dealt with hamstring issues throughout this season. He missed an extended period of time on two separate occasions due to a right hamstring strain.
It's another unfortunate setback for Williams, who looked to be in postseason form before his departure. He racked up 19 points, four assists and one steal in 23 minutes.
The best-of-seven series continues with Game 3 at 2:30 p.m. CT Saturday in Phoenix (NBC and Peacock).
What was the final score of the Thunder vs Suns playoff game?
The Thunder won the game with a final score of 120-107.
What injury did Jalen Williams sustain during the game?
Jalen Williams sustained a left hamstring injury during the game.
How does the Thunder's 2-0 series lead impact the playoff standings?
The Thunder's 2-0 series lead puts them in a strong position to advance in the playoffs.
When did Jalen Williams leave the game due to injury?
Jalen Williams left the game midway through the third quarter due to his injury.
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Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander arrives before Game 2 of the first round NBA playoff series between the Oklahoma City Thunder and the Phoenix Suns in Oklahoma City, Wednesday, April 22, 2026.
Oklahoma City Thunder guard Jalen Williams arrives before Game 2 of the first round NBA playoff series between the Oklahoma City Thunder and the Phoenix Suns in Oklahoma City, Wednesday, April 22, 2026.
Oklahoma City Thunder guard Cason Wallace arrives before Game 2 of the first round NBA playoff series between the Oklahoma City Thunder and the Phoenix Suns in Oklahoma City, Wednesday, April 22, 2026.
Oklahoma City Thunder guard Isaiah Joe arrives before Game 2 of the first round NBA playoff series between the Oklahoma City Thunder and the Phoenix Suns in Oklahoma City, Wednesday, April 22, 2026.
Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander arrives before Game 2 of the first round NBA playoff series between the Oklahoma City Thunder and the Phoenix Suns in Oklahoma City, Wednesday, April 22, 2026.
Oklahoma City Thunder guard Jalen Williams arrives before Game 2 of the first round NBA playoff series between the Oklahoma City Thunder and the Phoenix Suns in Oklahoma City, Wednesday, April 22, 2026.
Playoffs shirts are pictured before Game 2 of the first round NBA playoff series between the Oklahoma City Thunder and the Phoenix Suns in Oklahoma City, Wednesday, April 22, 2026.
Playoffs shirts are pictured before Game 2 of the first round NBA playoff series between the Oklahoma City Thunder and the Phoenix Suns in Oklahoma City, Wednesday, April 22, 2026.
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Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, OKC Thunder vs Phoenix Suns in NBA Playoffs Game 2
Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander arrives before Game 2 of the first round NBA playoff series between the Oklahoma City Thunder and the Phoenix Suns in Oklahoma City, Wednesday, April 22, 2026.
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Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, OKC Thunder vs Phoenix Suns in NBA Playoffs Game 2
Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander arrives before Game 2 of the first round NBA playoff series between the Oklahoma City Thunder and the Phoenix Suns in Oklahoma City, Wednesday, April 22, 2026.
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Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, OKC Thunder vs Phoenix Suns in NBA Playoffs Game 2
Oklahoma City Thunder guard Jalen Williams arrives before Game 2 of the first round NBA playoff series between the Oklahoma City Thunder and the Phoenix Suns in Oklahoma City, Wednesday, April 22, 2026.
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Oklahoma City Thunder guard Cason Wallace arrives before Game 2 of the first round NBA playoff series between the Oklahoma City Thunder and the Phoenix Suns in Oklahoma City, Wednesday, April 22, 2026.
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Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander arrives before Game 2 of the first round NBA playoff series between the Oklahoma City Thunder and the Phoenix Suns in Oklahoma City, Wednesday, April 22, 2026.
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Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, OKC Thunder vs Phoenix Suns in NBA Playoffs Game 2
Oklahoma City Thunder guard Jalen Williams arrives before Game 2 of the first round NBA playoff series between the Oklahoma City Thunder and the Phoenix Suns in Oklahoma City, Wednesday, April 22, 2026.
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Playoffs shirts are pictured before Game 2 of the first round NBA playoff series between the Oklahoma City Thunder and the Phoenix Suns in Oklahoma City, Wednesday, April 22, 2026.
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Playoffs shirts are pictured before Game 2 of the first round NBA playoff series between the Oklahoma City Thunder and the Phoenix Suns in Oklahoma City, Wednesday, April 22, 2026.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander clutched his left hand as he hunched over early in the first quarter.
When he did stand up straight, a look of agony could be seen on the superstar guard's face. He was clearly hurting after hitting the deck on a layup and landing on his left hand, folding his fingers forward in the process.
But Gilgeous-Alexander didn't make a motion toward the bench to call for a sub. He made one to call for the ball just a few seconds later instead.
Isaiah Hartenstein snagged a defensive board and fed Gilgeous-Alexander, who took it all the way to the rim before sinking a left-handed layup. That marked two of the 11 points he scored during the first quarter, which he played every second of despite the injury scare.
Gilgeous-Alexander continued to hold the game in the palm of his shaken-up hand. He poured in 35 points, nine assists, five rebounds and two steals in 38 minutes.
The Thunder guard intercepted a pass from Collin Gillespie that was intended for Booker. And that sparked a fastbreak, which resulted in a layup on the other end by Alex Caruso.
After committing 19 turnovers that led to 34 Thunder points during Game 1, the Suns added another ball handler in Gillespie to its starting lineup. But even that wasn't enough to prevent history from repeating itself.
OKC still dominated the turnover battle on Wednesday, 21-10. And it scored 22 points off turnovers compared to Phoenix's nine points.
Phoenix tried to follow suit Wednesday by throwing a better punch at OKC. One where its lead trio of Booker, Jalen Green and Dillon Brooks combined for 73 points. One where it won the offensive rebounding battle, 15-12, despite being undersized. One where it trimmed the deficit to 10 points with 3:46 remaining.
And yet OKC still took it on the chin to claim a 2-0 series lead.
