This article was originally published on www.si.com/nba/thunder/onsi as Jalen Williams' Return Could Boost Shai Gilgeous-Alexander's MVP Case. Oklahoma City’s second star made his return, and the MVP might be able to bolster his case to go back-to-back because of it.

Poking the ball out of Collin Gillespie's hand, Jalen Williams led the fastbreak. He played hot potato with Kenrich Williams before he threw down the two-handed jam. His first points of the 2025-26 NBA season. He yelled at the crowd in excitement as he ran back to defense.

According to KFOR, anticipation is surging among Thunder enthusiasts who have been eagerly waiting for Williams's return to the hardwood. His impact on the game is not lost on the fans, with one, Jacob Carr,

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Jalen Williams' absence from the lineup has barely slowed down the Thunder, who routed Portland on Sunday to improve to

Jalen Williams’ prolonged wrist injury has cost him postseason award eligibility and a lucrative supermax salary bump as Oklahoma City maintains a cautious approach to player health.