OKLAHOMA CITY — Oklahoma City Thunder All-Star Jalen Williams took a nasty fall while attacking the rim in the second quarter and was slow to get back on his feet. After Williams attempted a career-high 11 free throws in Sunday's 127-103 win against the Denver Nuggets, he continued his aggressive approach in the Thunder's rematch on Monday.

Oklahoma City Thunder forward Jalen Williams suffered a right hip strain in the first half of Monday night's game against the Denver Nuggets, the team announced.

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander will be without his number two as he attempts to beat rival MVP candidate Nikola Jokic’s Denver Nuggets for a second consecutive game.

Oklahoma City made its statement on Sunday afternoon. Against the former 2023 NBA Champions, Oklahoma City throttled a Denver Nuggets team at home by 24 points

Telling reporters afterward that he's "playing the best basketball of my life," Denver star Nikola Jokic had 35 points, 18 rebounds and eight assists, as his Nuggets defeated the Western Conference-leading Oklahoma City Thunder 140-127 on Monday night.

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