Degnot said Jalen Williams has not yet returned to his best form.

In the sixth round of the 2025/26 NBA Western Conference Finals, the Oklahoma City Thunder, after contributions from Gilgeous-Alexander, Jared McCain, and Carson Wallace, ultimately lost 91-118 to the San Antonio Spurs on the road, tying the series 3-3 and forcing a seventh round for any hope of advancing to the NBA Finals.

According to the data, Gilgeous-Alexander scored 15 points and had 4 assists in this game, Jared McCain contributed 13 points and 6 assists, while Carson Wallace contributed 11 points and 1 assist for the Oklahoma City Thunder.

Oklahoma City Thunder head coach DeGnott said, "We had opportunities to turn the game around, but when opportunities arise, we have to seize them and not just wait for things to change naturally. The San Antonio Spurs had a very good run at the start of the third quarter and ultimately took the game completely out of our control."

"The situation was still completely under control. If we had launched an offensive in the third quarter, we would have had everything we needed to win the game on the road."

Speaking about Jalen Williams' return to the court, Degnot said, "He's been giving it his all since his injury, hoping to get back in this phase of the season. Obviously, he's not 100% yet. He doesn't know how he'll perform, and frankly, I don't know either."

"He's an All-Star and an All-NBA caliber player, but that doesn't mean he's fully recovered. He just wants to do everything he can to help the team, however much he can contribute."

Degnot also stated, "Winning a playoff game is inherently difficult, regardless of the opponent. Beating a good team on the road is even more challenging. However, every game is a fresh start, and if we want to win, we must fight for it again, and we must play even better."

“I will never underestimate the impact of the opponent’s defense. We all need to perform better on both ends of the court. If we can do that, everyone will be in a better position.”

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