Shai Gilgeous-Alexander reacts to Jalen Williams' serious injury during game

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Last updated Oct 26, 2026

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander reacts to Jalen Williams' serious injury during game
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In a late-game incident during the Thunder's 108-101 victory over the Clippers, Jalen Williams suffered a serious lower-body injury that required him to be stretchered off the court. This injury comes after a promising start to the season for Williams, who had been recovering from previous injuries. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, visibly emotional, expressed his concern for Williams, emphasizing the team's need to support each other in the face of adversity. The Thunder may need to adapt their strategy while Williams undergoes rehabilitation.

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  • •Jalen Williams suffered a lower-body injury in fourth quarter
  • •Thunder win 108-101 against the Clippers
  • •Williams had previously overcome multiple injuries
  • •Shai Gilgeous-Alexander expresses concern for Williams
  • •Thunder may adjust roster during Williams' recovery
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  • 3:06 AMThe Guardian Sport — ‘We’re not doing great’: Gilgeous-Alexander in tears after Williams suffers gruesome leg injury
  • 3:03 AMYahoo Sports — Thunder’s Shai Gilgeous-Alexander wipes away tears after Jalen Williams’ injury – ‘I just feel bad for him’
  • 2:32 AMYahoo Sports — Shai Gilgeous-Alexander gets emotional in his reaction to Jalen Williams' gruesome injury
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Guard stretchered off court after apparent serious injury Team will learn more about status on Monday Shai-Gilgeous Alexander scored 34 points and the Oklahoma City Thunder stayed undefeated but they lost All-Star guard Jalen Williams to what appeared to be a serious leg injury during their 108-101 victory over the Los Angeles Clippers on Sunday night. Oklahoma City won their third straight game to start the season but lost three players to injury, including Williams, who went down hard on a drive to the basket with 1:14 left. The guard’s left leg gave way as he landed and his foot bent at an unnatural angle. The 25-year-old left the court on a stretcher with towels covering his injured leg. He covered his mouth with his hands when he looked down at the injury while Gilgeous Alexander and players on both teams appeared to be in shock. Continue reading...

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The Oklahoma City Thunder have been without Jalen Williams for much of the last few seasons due to various injuries. And now, it looks like Williams could once again be set for a lengthy spell on the sidelines after suffering a concerning ankle injury in fourth quarter of the Thunder’s game against the Los Angeles Clippers. The Thunder still held […] The post Thunder’s Shai Gilgeous-Alexander wipes away tears after Jalen Williams’ injury – ‘I just feel bad for him’ appeared first on ClutchPoints

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As the Thunder's leader, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander never wants any of his teammates to suffer a significant injury.

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