Jalen Williams downgraded to out, Jared McCain starts for Thunder in Game 5
Jalen Williams has been ruled out for Game 5 of the Western Conference finals due to a strained left hamstring. Jared McCain will start in his place, marking his first playoff start. Williams has struggled with injuries this season, missing a significant number of games.
- ▪Jalen Williams was downgraded to out for Game 5 after being listed as questionable.
- ▪Jared McCain will start alongside Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and others.
- ▪Williams has missed 58 of the Thunder's 95 games this season.
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