The defending champion Thunder will be without two of their primary offensive initiators for the decisive Game 7 clash on Saturday.

Oklahoma City faces San Antonio in the Western Conference finals with the series now level and everything on the line.

Star wing Jalen Williams has been ruled out of the contest due to a left hamstring strain injury management issue.

Williams is considered one of the Thunder’s primary offensive initiators, making his absence a significant blow heading into the biggest game of the series.

Second-year guard Ajay Mitchell has also been ruled out, leaving Oklahoma City severely short-handed in key offensive positions.

The news was first reported by Justin Martinez of The Oklahoman, adding to growing concerns around the Thunder’s roster availability at the worst possible time.

Both Williams and Mitchell are regarded as primary offensive initiators, meaning the Thunder’s attack will look considerably different without them on Saturday.

Oklahoma City enters the contest as defending champions, carrying the weight of their title defence into a winner-takes-all environment against San Antonio.

The Thunder will need other members of their roster to step up significantly and fill the void left by the two absent players.

Saturday’s Game 7 represents the ultimate test for a depleted Oklahoma City side as they bid to advance from the Western Conference finals and defend their championship.

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