Thunder to be shorthanded again for Game 7 against Spurs in West finals
The Oklahoma City Thunder will be without Jalen Williams and Ajay Mitchell for Game 7 of the Western Conference finals against the San Antonio Spurs. Both players have been dealing with injuries throughout the series, with Williams suffering from a strained left hamstring and Mitchell from a strained right soleus. The Spurs reported no injuries ahead of the game, which will feature referees Marc Davis, John Goble, and Josh Tiven.
- ▪Jalen Williams has missed 10 playoff games this year due to hamstring issues.
- ▪Ajay Mitchell was starting in place of Williams until he also got injured.
- ▪The Thunder have been starting Jared McCain in the lineup alongside other key players.
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