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Thunder Aim for Sweep Without Star Jalen Williams
27 Apr
Summary
- Jalen Williams is out with a hamstring strain for Game 4.
- Thunder have a strong regular-season record without Williams.
- Shai Gilgeous-Alexander dominated Game 3 with 42 points.
The Oklahoma City Thunder are on the verge of a first-round sweep, aiming to defeat the Phoenix Suns in Game 4. However, they will be without All-Star wing Jalen Williams, who sustained a hamstring strain in Game 2. Williams is set to be re-evaluated on a weekly basis, with a potential return in the second round.
Despite Williams's absence, the Thunder have a strong track record, having gone 39-10 without him during the regular season. They are 10.5-point road favorites for Game 4. This potential quick series would allow Oklahoma City valuable rest before facing the winner of the Rockets-Lakers series.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has shouldered the scoring load, most notably with a 42-point performance in Game 3, shooting an impressive 15-of-18 from the field. He is averaging over 20 shots and 12 free-throw attempts per game in the series, with his regular-season averages at 31.1 points per game.
