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Cason Wallace leaves Thunder-Clippers game with left shoulder injury
Oklahoma City guard Cason Wallace exited Sunday’s home game in the first quarter after injuring his left shoulder. He had four points, three rebounds and two steals in five minutes before going to the locker room for evaluation.
Oklahoma City Thunder guard Cason Wallace left Sunday’s home game against the Los Angeles Clippers during the first quarter with a left shoulder injury and went to the locker room for further evaluation.
The injury occurred with 6:22 remaining in the quarter, after Wallace drew an offensive foul on Isaiah Jackson, who was setting a screen. Wallace’s shoulder appeared to shift out of place, though no diagnosis or further update was provided.
The Thunder led 14-12 when Wallace departed. The 22-year-old had recorded four points, three rebounds and two steals in five minutes.
Wallace has started every game so far this season and serves as Oklahoma City’s primary point-of-attack defender. His departure could affect the team’s perimeter defense, depending on the severity of the injury and how long he is unavailable.
On Oct. 18, Wallace agreed to a five-year, $139 million rookie-scale contract extension with the Thunder.