Jalen Williams plays in OKC's Game 6 loss against Spurs
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 3, 2026, 7:00 PM
Last updated Jun 3, 2026
Jalen Williams made a surprising return to play for the Oklahoma City Thunder in Game 6 against the San Antonio Spurs on June 3, 2026. Williams, dealing with a hamstring strain, played only 10 minutes, scoring just one point as the Thunder suffered a significant loss. This match was part of the 2026 Western Conference Finals, and despite efforts to help his team clinch the series, Williams was ruled out for the crucial Game 7, which marked the end of the Thunder's playoff run. Williams expressed that the decision to play was a 'calculated risk' as he faced ongoing injury challenges throughout the season.
- •Williams played 10 minutes, scoring one point in Game 6.
- •Thunder lost decisively to the Spurs, ending their playoff run.
- •Williams has faced multiple hamstring strains this season.
- •Head coach Mark Daigneault indicated Williams's potential in Finals if advanced.
- •The Thunder hope for Williams's full recovery this summer.
- 7:00 PMYahoo Sports — Jalen Williams details 'calculated risk' to play in OKC's Game 6 loss to Spurs
"Jalen Williams details 'calculated risk' to play in OKC's Game 6 loss to San Antonio Spurs.
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