Thunder player Jalen Williams suffers serious leg injury in game
The short version
- Jalen Williams was stretchered off the court after a gruesome left leg injury during a game.
- He suffered a dislocated ankle and fractured fibula, requiring surgery.
- Cason Wallace also sustained a significant injury, needing labrum repair.
- The injury occurred during a win over the Los Angeles Clippers.
- Williams was averaging 13.7 points, 4.7 rebounds, and 3.3 assists in three games.
What we don’t know yet
- The exact timeline for Williams' recovery is not specified.
- The duration of Wallace's absence is not confirmed.
- The full impact on the Thunder's season performance is unknown.
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