Thunder cruise past Suns again but lose Jalen Williams

Thunder top Suns 120-107 for second straight win, but lose Jalen Williams to apparent leg injury late in fourth quarter. | Contesto: cronaca

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• Thunder cruise past Suns again but lose Jalen Williams

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The Oklahoma City Thunder defeated the Phoenix Suns 120-107 on Tuesday night, taking a commanding 2-0 lead in their Western Conference playoff series, but the victory came at a significant cost as starting guard Jalen Williams exited the game in the final minutes with an apparent leg injury. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander led the Thunder with 37 points, continuing his dominant postseason form and providing the offensive firepower Oklahoma City needed to stave off a determined Suns squad. The Thunder controlled the game for much of the night, building a double-digit lead in the third quarter and never letting Phoenix get closer than eight points in the final period. Williams, who has been a key contributor for the Thunder throughout the season, went down with what appeared to be a non-contact injury late in the fourth quarter. He was helped off the court and did not return to the game. The Thunder did not immediately provide an update on his condition, but the loss of Williams could be a significant blow to Oklahoma City’s playoff aspirations. He has averaged 18 points and four assists per game in the series. The Suns, meanwhile, find themselves in a deep hole as the series shifts to Phoenix. Despite the loss, they showed flashes of the offensive rhythm that made them contenders during the regular season, but they struggled to contain Gilgeous-Alexander and the Thunder’s balanced attack. Phoenix will need to make adjustments on defense if they hope to extend the series. The Thunder’s depth has been a storyline throughout the series, with multiple players stepping up in key moments. However, the potential absence of Williams could test that depth severely. Oklahoma City will likely rely more heavily on its bench and look for other players to fill the scoring void if Williams is sidelined for any extended period. As the series moves to Phoenix for Game 3, the Thunder will be watching closely for updates on Williams’ status. The Suns, facing elimination if they lose again, will be desperate to protect home court and get back into the series. The outcome of Game 3 could hinge on whether Oklahoma City can maintain its momentum without one of its key playmakers.

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