Thunder and Spurs Hit With Major Injury Concerns Ahead of Crucial Game 3

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Thunder and Spurs Hit With Major Injury Concerns Ahead of Crucial Game 3

Jalen Williams (hamstring) reportedly day-to-day, Dylan Harper (leg) questionable after both ruled out during Thunder-Spurs Game 2 - Yahoo SportsThe playoff battle between the Oklahoma City Thunder and the San Antonio Spurs just took an unexpected turn, as both teams are now dealing with key injury concerns ahead of Game 3.

Thunder star Jalen Williams exited Oklahoma City’s 122-103 Game 2 victory on Wednesday after playing only seven minutes. The team later ruled him out with left hamstring tightness, the same injury area that previously forced him to miss six playoff games earlier this postseason.

According to ESPN’s Shams Charania, Williams is currently considered day-to-day and will continue receiving treatment while being evaluated before each game moving forward.

The injury immediately raised concerns for Oklahoma City fans, especially after Williams made a strong return in Game 1 against San Antonio, finishing with 26 points and seven rebounds in 37 minutes. As one of the Thunder’s most important players and a key piece of their championship core, his availability could heavily impact the remainder of the series.

Meanwhile, the Spurs are facing injury uncertainty of their own.

Rookie guard Dylan Harper suffered a right leg injury during the third quarter after colliding with Chet Holmgren. Harper was seen grabbing his leg before limping to the locker room and was officially ruled out before the fourth quarter began.

San Antonio later listed Harper as “questionable” for Game 3 due to a right adductor injury, though the team has not revealed the full severity of the issue.

Thunder's Jalen Williams, Spurs' Dylan Harper exit Game 2 with injuriesHarper had stepped into a larger role with De’Aaron Fox already dealing with an ankle injury. Now, both guards are listed as questionable heading into Friday’s matchup, creating even more uncertainty for the Spurs rotation.

With the series tied 1-1, the health of both Williams and Harper could become the defining storyline before Game 3 tips off. One injury update may ultimately shift the momentum of the entire series.

Will the Thunder survive without Jalen Williams if he’s unable to play? And can the Spurs keep pace if Dylan Harper remains sidelined? Fans across the NBA will be watching closely for the next update.

 

5/25/2026

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