Jalen Williams' two-way impact is a huge reason why the Oklahoma City Thunder won 68 games during the regular season and reached the NBA Finals.

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In Game 4, Williams handled the ball more and was aggressive. He scored 27 points and made 8 of 18 field goals and 11 of 11 free throws. His success helped league MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander explode for 35 points as the Thunder won 111-104 to even the series at 2-2 and regain homecourt advantage.

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Thunder All-Star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander keeps it 100 about Jalen Williams' growth over the years before Game 5 of the NBA Finals. For Gilgeous-Alexander, Williams' versatility and ever-growing talent are what make him so valuable to the Thunder's quest for an NBA title.

Williams is in quite the exclusive club of players who made all-NBA players and the Finals early in their careers

A proposed trade between the Oklahoma City Thunder and Boston Celtics land the Western Conference champions a third star next to Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Jalen Williams.