Jalen Williams returned to the floor for Oklahoma City after a hamstring strain, but the Thunder did not get the offensive lift they needed in a Game 6 loss to the Spurs.
Williams finished with just one point in his return, a muted performance for a key contributor as Oklahoma City tried to extend its postseason run. His limited scoring output came on a night when the Thunder struggled to generate their usual production from leading options.
Gilgeous-Alexander held below usual standard
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander also had an off night by his regular-season standards, finishing with less than half of his season scoring average. The result left Oklahoma City short of the offensive rhythm that helped define its campaign.
The Thunder’s Game 6 defeat came with two of their most important scorers unable to deliver at their typical levels. Williams’ return provided a boost in availability, but his impact was minimal on the scoreboard, while Gilgeous-Alexander was held well below his customary production.
San Antonio took advantage as Oklahoma City dropped the contest, with the Thunder unable to overcome the lack of scoring from Williams and the below-average output from Gilgeous-Alexander.