S ince Chet Holmgren went down with a hip injury, Jalen Williams has stepped up to the plate for the Thunder. He has looked like every bit of an All-Star over the last few weeks,

Jalen Williams, the off-ball player who the Thunder gravely need these days with Chet Holmgren and Isaiah Hartenstein injured, was a star.

Then, the Thunder hit the gas. A decisive 22-8 run pushed OKC ahead. It scored 34 points in the third quarter and entered the final frame with a 99-84 lead. The Kings failed to make the fourth quarter interesting. The closest Sacramento got was within 12 points.

Oklahoma City’s success this season has certainly been a team effort. With Chet Holmgren out, Isaiah Hartenstein still gearing up to return, and multiple injuri