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Update: Jalen Williams will not play for the Oklahoma City Thunder against the San Antonio Spurs in Game 3 of the Western Conference Finals, according to the NBA's official injury report.
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The Oklahoma City Thunder will look to return the favor and steal a win on the home floor of the San Antonio Spurs as they face off in Game 3 of the Western Conference Finals at Frost Bank Center on Friday.
The Spurs upset the Thunder at Paycom Center in double overtime in Game 1 before the defending champions evened the best-of-seven series in Game 2.
Oklahoma City defeated San Antonio , 122-113, despite the exit of Jalen Williams in the first quarter after he reaggravated his hamstring injury.
It was a tough development for Williams, who had just returned in Game 1 after a six-game absence. He had four points, one rebound, and two steals in seven minutes in Game 2.
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Jalen Williams ' injury status vs. Spurs in Game 3.
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Based on the NBA's injury report , Williams was listed as questionable for Game 3.
The Thunder can take that as a positive sign, although it would be interesting to see how mobile the one-time All-Star would be if he suits up, given his recurring issue.
In four games in the playoffs, the 25-year-old forward is averaging 17.8 points, 4.0 rebounds, 3.3 assists, and 1.3 steals.
The Thunder have hardly missed Williams in their quest to retain the throne, with Ajay Mitchell , Alex Caruso , Cason Wallace , and Jared McCain proving to be equally dependable on both ends of the floor.
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Caruso, in particular, has been phenomenal . He is putting up 24.0 points on 61.1% shooting from three-point range against the Spurs, adding 2.5 rebounds, 3.0 assists, 1.5 steals, and 1.0 blocks.
Williams was limited to a career-low 33 games in the regular season due to a wrist injury.
Thunder injury report
Jalen Williams – Questionable (right hamstring strain)
Thomas Sorber
– Out (right ACL recovery)
Spurs injury report
De'Aaron Fox – Questionable (right ankle sprain)
Dylan Harper
– Questionable (right adductor soreness)
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