Oklahoma City Thunder’s Jalen Williams was forced to exit Wednesday’s game against the Golden State Warriors after sustaining an eye injury. The incident occurred just before halftime, leaving fans concerned about the extent of the injury and Williams’ condition. So, what happened?
In this article, we will delve into the details of Jalen Williams’ injury.
How did Jalen Williams get injured while playing basketball?
Oklahoma City Thunder forward Jalen Williams suffered a right eye injury during Wednesday night’s game against the Golden State Warriors. The incident occurred late in the second quarter, with 39 seconds remaining in the first half. Warriors forward Jonathan Kuminga dunked over Williams and inadvertently stuck him in the eye.
Williams immediately grabbed at his eye and remained on the floor for a few moments. He was later assisted to the locker room by the team’s medical staff. During halftime, he was seen with an ice pack on the injured area. The Thunder quickly announced that Williams would not return to the game.
After the Thunder’s narrow 105-101 victory, head coach Mark Daigneault provided no updates on Williams’ condition. He stated, “I have no update on it, and I’ll just leave it at that for now.” With Williams sidelined, Cason Wallace stepped in.
When will Jalen Williams return to play with Oklahoma City Thunder?
There is currently no set timeline for Jalen Williams’ return to the Oklahoma City Thunder after his right eye injury. Coach Mark Daigneault has not given any further updates on his status following the incident.
Williams had been performing well prior to the injury, contributing 13 points, seven assists, six rebounds, and two steals in just 16 minutes of action. His performance helped the Thunder maintain a 62-50 lead at halftime.
Williams has been a standout player this NBA season, averaging 22.1 points per game, ranking second on the team.
