The Oklahoma City Thunder snagged a 108-101 win over the LA Clippers on Sunday, avoiding what could have been a nasty upset. But honestly, who’s even talking about the score right now? With just over a minute left in regulation, the entire game, the entire mood, just went sideways. Jalen Williams drove to the basket, landed awkwardly, and his leg bent backward. He needed to be carted off the floor. It was scary, man. Absolutely gutted the atmosphere.
SGA Leads the Charge, But the Win Feels Hollow
Before that gut-wrenching moment, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander was absolutely cooking, leading the Thunder. He put up a massive 34 points and grabbed six rebounds, doing everything he could to secure that seven-point victory. Ajay Mitchell also stepped up big, finishing with 18 points and six rebounds. Alex Caruso pitched in 12 points, seven rebounds, and six assists, showing that all-around hustle we love to see. The team played their hearts out, pulling away to avoid what the source called an “upset,” but you could feel the air just get sucked out of the building.
Waiting on Jalen Williams After a Rough Finish
For the Clippers, Kris Dunn, who was guarding SGA at one point, had 15 points and six assists. Darius Garland finished the night with 16 points and 11 assists, and Brook Lopez added 15 points to the board. But all those numbers, all those plays, they just fade when you see one of your guys go down like that. The video board showed Jalen Williams giving a thumbs up as he was taken off on a stretcher, a small bit of relief in a seriously rough moment. Thunder head coach Mark Daigneault was seen gesturing to his team in the second half, probably trying to keep them focused, but it had to be tough to watch. Now, all eyes are on the injury update, and we’re just hoping for the best for Jalen Williams.
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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