Jalen Williams returns from injury, leads Thunder past Lakers 119-110 with SGA, Luka sidelined

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Jalen Williams scored 15 of his 23 points in the second half of his return from a 10-game injury absence, and the Oklahoma City Thunder snapped their two-game skid with a 119-110 victory over the Los Angeles Lakers on Monday night.

Reigning league MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and current NBA scoring leader Luka Doncic both sat out due to injuries, leaving their supporting casts to play a Thunder-style physical game featuring 52 combined free throws.

LeBron James scored 14 of his 22 points in the second half for the Lakers, whose three-game winning streak ended with another ineffective defensive performance.

Jalen Williams, who had been out with a hamstring strain, and Jaylin Williams both hit big jumpers while the Thunder broke open a close game down the stretch. Chet Holmgren added a key put-back dunk with 1:17 to play for the NBA-leading Thunder, who had lost three of five.

Isaiah Joe scored 19 points and Alex Caruso added 17 from Oklahoma City's bench. Holmgren had 13 points and 10 rebounds.

Marcus Smart scored 19 points and Austin Reaves had 16 on a minutes restriction for Los Angeles, which dropped to a pedestrian 14-9 at home.

Jared McCain scored on his first two possessions and finished with seven points in his second game for the Thunder, who acquired the guard from Philadelphia by trade last week.

Gilgeous-Alexander's abdominal injury will keep him out through the All-Star Game this weekend in Inglewood, California. The Lakers haven't determined how long they'll be without Doncic, who missed his second straight game with a mild hamstring strain.

Thunder: At Phoenix on Wednesday.

Lakers: Host San Antonio on Wednesday.

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Los Angeles Lakers guard Austin Reaves (15) drives to the basket past Oklahoma City Thunder guard Alex Caruso during the first half of an NBA basketball game Monday, Feb. 9, 2026, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)

Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (23) reacts after making a dunk during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Oklahoma City Thunder Monday, Feb. 9, 2026, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)

Los Angeles Lakers forward Jarred Vanderbilt (2) looks to shoot under pressure by Oklahoma City Thunder center Isaiah Hartenstein (55) during the first half of an NBA basketball game Monday, Feb. 9, 2026, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)

Oklahoma City Thunder guard Isaiah Joe celebrates his three-point basket during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Los Angeles Lakers Monday, Feb. 9, 2026, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Gui Santos made a go-ahead layup with 19 seconds left and Al Horford stole the ball from Cam Spencer moments later after he rebounded a Memphis miss, and the Golden State Warriors rallied late to beat the Grizzlies 114-113 on Monday night.

Pat Spencer had 17 points and seven assists, leading seven players in double figures for a Warriors team missing Stephen Curry for the fourth straight game because of a lingering right knee injury that coach Steve Kerr said would keep him out of the All-Star Game on Sunday.

De'Anthony Melton's layup with 2:46 left pulled the Warriors within 113-110 and Moses Moody made it a one-point game with 2 minutes remaining. Brandin Podziemski, Santos and Horford each scored 16 points, and Moody 15.

Earlier in the day, Curry's backcourt mate, Jimmy Butler, underwent surgery in Los Angeles for a torn anterior cruciate ligament in his right knee that ended his season last month.

Ty Jerome scored 14 of his 19 points in the first half and also dished out seven assists for Memphis, outscored 11-0 to end the game after Jaylen Wells' jumper with 4:17 to go.

Jahmai Mashack scored 17 points off the bench, Taylor Hendricks had 15 points and 10 rebounds and Kentavious Caldwell-Pope contributed 15 points — and the Grizzlies reserves scored 68 points, most Golden State has given up to an opponent's backups this season.

Memphis lost its third straight and ninth of 11. The Warriors won the first meeting 131-118 on Oct. 27 at Chase Center — and have won the last eight meetings overall at home dating to a 104-101 defeat at Chase Center on Oct. 28, 2021.

Golden State cut Memphis’ lead to 54-53 on a layup by Spencer with 2:58 remaining in the second quarter, then the Grizzlies closed the half with an 11-4 run for a 65-57 lead at the break — getting five straight points from Scotty Pippen Jr. during the stretch.

Draymond Green scored 14 points with four 3-pointers and moved past Latrell Sprewell (8,032) for 14th place on the Warriors' franchise scoring list.

Grizzlies: At Denver on Wednesday night to wrap up a five-game trip before the All-Star break.

Warriors: Host San Antonio on Wednesday night.

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Memphis Grizzlies forward Kyle Anderson, right, and Golden State Warriors guard De'anthony Melton, left, reach for a loose ball during the first half of an NBA basketball game in San Francisco, Monday, Feb. 9, 2026. (AP Photo/Jed Jacobsohn)

Memphis Grizzlies guard Cam Spencer, left, is defended by Golden State Warriors guard Pat Spencer, right, during the first half of an NBA basketball game in San Francisco, Monday, Feb. 9, 2026. (AP Photo/Jed Jacobsohn)

Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry stands at the bench during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Memphis Grizzlies in San Francisco, Monday, Feb. 9, 2026. (AP Photo/Jed Jacobsohn)

Memphis Grizzlies forward Taylor Hendricks (22) shoots against Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green (23) during the first half of an NBA basketball game in San Francisco, Monday, Feb. 9, 2026. (AP Photo/Jed Jacobsohn)

Memphis Grizzlies forward Kyle Anderson (5) shoots against Golden State Warriors center Al Horford (20) during the first half of an NBA basketball game in San Francisco, Monday, Feb. 9, 2026. (AP Photo/Jed Jacobsohn)