Jaylen Williams returns tonight against the Lakers
The reigning champion desperately needs it. Deprived Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Ololama City showed his limitations in the state, conceding two losses against San Antonio and Houston. Two meetings during which the Thunder suffered from a clear lack of creators and finishers at “money time”.
While we await the return of SGA after the All-Star break, the Thunder will get a big boost tonight, however: Jalen Williams. “J-Dub” is really expected for a new risky journey on the floor of Lakersthey published by themselves without Luka Dončić.
Out for ten games to nurse a strained hamstring, first lieutenant Shai Gilgeous-Alexander will have three games before the break to get back into rhythm. The so far rushing season, already disrupted by wrist surgery that delayed its continuation, finally took place at the end of November.
“Squeeze out all the juice we have left”
Even down, Jaylen Williams has eased the burden carried by Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, who has been imperious to start the season in his absence. The goal, in this short burst, will be to stabilize the team and help them get their head up to limit damage before recovering their leader. Especially as the race atop the West tightens, with just three games between Oklahoma City and San Antonio.
“We would like to be 100% physical, but when that is not the case, we will try to squeeze out all the juice we have left and make the most of it. What we have been through for two games is not permanent: in the end we will find a fully fit team. In the meantime, we also want to invest in things that will serve us when we finish each match. We want to win, but even to win.”explained Mark Daigneault, particularly applauding Cason Wallace’s good five-major relay.
Finally, notice thatAjay Mitchellanother important piece in the creation (especially at the end of the match) remains lost. Shot in the stomach, he was still able to return before the All-Star break.
| Jalen Williams | Percentage | Rebounds | |||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saison | The team | MJ | Min | Shots | 3pts | LF | Off | Def | That | Pd | Ft | Int | Bp | Ct | Pts |
| 2022-23 | OKC | 75 | 30:21 | 52.1 | 35.6 | 81.2 | 1.1 | 3.4 | 4.5 | 3.3 | 2.5 | 1.4 | 1.6 | 0.5 | 14.1 |
| 2023-24 | OKC | 71 | 31:19 | 54.0 | 42.7 | 81.4 | 0.5 | 3.5 | 4.0 | 4.5 | 2.5 | 1.1 | 1.7 | 0.6 | 19.1 |
| 2024-25 | OKC | 69 | 32:25 | 48.4 | 36.5 | 78.9 | 0.9 | 4.5 | 5.3 | 5.1 | 2.3 | 1.6 | 2.2 | 0.7 | 21.6 |
| 2025-26 | OKC | 24 | 29:38 | 47.0 | 30.0 | 83.3 | 0.7 | 4.1 | 4.8 | 5.6 | 2.1 | 1.3 | 2.0 | 0.4 | 16.8 |
How to read statistics? MJ = matches played; Min = Minute; Shots = Shots Successful / Shots Attempted; 3 points = 3 points / attempt 3 points; LF = free throws made / free throws attempted; Off = offensive rebound; Def=defensive jump; Tot = Total number of jumps; Pd = assists; Fte: Personal mistakes; Int = intercepts; Bp = lost balls; Ct: Against; Points = Points.
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