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Jalen Williams reflects on Thunder's WCF loss to Spurs amid injuries

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Last updated Jun 6, 2026

Jalen Williams reflects on Thunder's WCF loss to Spurs amid injuries

Summary

Jalen Williams expressed confidence that his presence could have changed the outcome for the Oklahoma City Thunder in the Western Conference Finals against the San Antonio Spurs. The Thunder lost a seven-game series, with Williams sidelined due to injury. He played only 33 regular-season games and faced multiple injuries during the playoffs, continuing a challenging season for the team. Williams noted the team's resilience in reaching the playoffs despite injuries and emphasized the need for better luck in the future.

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Status Watch

•Jalen Williams believes he could have impacted the Thunder's WCF series.
•OKC lost to San Antonio Spurs in a Game 7.
•Williams was sidelined with injuries, limiting his playoff contributions.
•The Thunder recorded a 64-18 regular season before injuries took a toll.
•Williams hopes for better injury luck next season.

Latest Updates

8:55 AMYahoo Sports — Oklahoma City Thunder Star is Adamant He Would’ve Made a Major Difference in Game 7 Vs. San Antonio Spurs
5:00 PMYahoo Sports — Jalen Williams believes he could've made a difference in Thunder-Spurs WCF

What they're saying

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Jalen Williams strongly believes that he could’ve helped the Oklahoma City Thunder in Game 7 of the Western Conference Finals against the San Antonio Spurs. The one-time All-Star was ruled out for that game due to a lingering hamstring injury. With Williams on the sidelines, his co-star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander had to carry the massive load [...]
— Yahoo Sports