OKC ThunderstarJalen Williamshas been ruled out forGame 1 of a second-round playoff seriesagainst theLos Angeles Lakersat 7:30 p.m. CT Tuesday.
Williams is still dealing with aGrade 1 left hamstring strainthat hesustained on April 22 during Game 2 of a first-round series against the Phoenix Suns. He's being re-evaluated on a weekly basis.
"He's progressing according to plan, I would say," Thunder head coachMark Daigneaultsaid of Williams on Monday. "In terms of a timeline, we're not going to release that. We’ll continue to let you guys know on a week-to-week basis.”
The only other player on OKC's injury report is rookie centerThomas Sorber. He's out for the entire season due to atorn ACL in his right knee.
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Meanwhile, Los Angeles remains withoutLuka Dončić. The superstar guard is still recovering from a Grade 2 left hamstring strain that he sustained on April 2.
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