Any doubts about the Thunder entering the playoffs seemed to have been wiped away before the NBA Finals tipped off. Nobody had really questioned MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, and the Thunder defense had more than lived up to its fearsome reputation.

If the Thunder even the series 1-1, Williams will likely play a big part. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Lu Dort did enough to secure a Game 1 win, but the rest of the starters struggled. For the 24-year-old, that was 17 points on 6-of-19 shooting.

Jalen Williams emphasized accountability, growth, and composure as he reflected on the Thunder’s Game 1 loss, embracing the pressure of the Finals and focusing on the small details that could swing Game 2.

Oklahoma City Thunder star Jalen Williams recently made a strong statement regarding Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and a Los Angeles Lakers' legend.

Jalen Williams and Jaylin Williams both play for the Oklahoma City Thunder, but they are not related. Here's everything to know about Oklahoma City Thunder teammates Jalen Williams and Jaylin Williams.

The Oklahoma City Thunder were the latest victim of Indiana Pacers point guard Tyrese Haliburton, who drilled another dagger.

Jalen Williams Has Honest Response After Thunder's Game 1 Finals Loss to Pacers originally appeared on Athlon Sports. The Oklahoma City Thunder suffered their most embarrassing loss of the NBA season in Game 1 of the NBA Finals, losing to the Indiana Pacers 111-110 after Tyrese Haliburton hit his fifth game-winning shot of the playoffs.

Here the OKC Thunder is, in the 2025 NBA Finals, with two thirds of its Big Three still in the pre-prime of their careers.