EPISODE · Apr 24, 2026 · 22 MIN
How Bad is JDub's Hamstring Injury?
from Morning Thunder: An Oklahoma City Thunder Podcast · host Bobby Howard
When JDub left Game 2 early with a hamstring, OKC waited on injury updates with bated breath. Once we learned it was a grade 1 strain, the city collectively searched the internet for "how bad is a Grade 1 hamstring sprain?"Dr. Jamison Maxwell joins Bobby to break down exactly what a Grade 1 hamstring strain means, what Grade 2 would have meant, and why the Thunder's bracket is the only reason this isn't a five-alarm fire.We also cover OKC's path with the Lakers up 2-0 on the Rockets, and preview Games 3 and 4 as the series shifts to the desert.0:00 - Why we skipped the Game 2 recap1:01 - Dr. Maxwell explains the MRI: Grade 1 vs. Grade 2 vs. Grade 32:15 - Thunder's fortunate bracket situation3:25 - Luka's Grade 2 comparison and what we avoided5:36 - Round 2 scouting: Lakers or Rockets?7:20 - Who replaces JDub defensively?10:08 - Could Chet guard LeBron?14:20 - The Sun Theory: JDub keeps getting hurt against Phoenix15:51 - Suns series breakdown through Games 1 and 217:03 - Thunder's Game 3 problem: the historical pattern21:36 - Official series predictions24:10 Mystery guest teaser + Bobby heading to Phoenix
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When JDub left Game 2 early with a hamstring, OKC waited on injury updates with bated breath. Once we learned it was a grade 1 strain, the city collectively searched the internet for "how bad is a Grade 1 hamstring sprain?"Dr. Jamison Maxwell joins Bobby to break down exactly what a Grade 1 hamstring strain means, what Grade 2 would have meant, and why the Thunder's bracket is the only reason this isn't a five-alarm fire.We also cover OKC's path with the Lakers up 2-0 on the Rockets, and preview Games 3 and 4 as the series shifts to the desert.0:00 - Why we skipped the Game 2 recap1:01 - Dr. Maxwell explains the MRI: Grade 1 vs. Grade 2 vs. Grade 32:15 - Thunder's fortunate bracket situation3:25 - Luka's Grade 2 comparison and what we avoided5:36 - Round 2 scouting: Lakers or Rockets?7:20 - Who replaces JDub defensively?10:08 - Could Chet guard LeBron?14:20 - The Sun Theory: JDub keeps getting hurt against Phoenix15:51 - Suns series breakdown through Games 1 and 217:03 - Thunder's Game 3 problem: the historical pattern21:36 - Official series predictions24:10 Mystery guest teaser + Bobby heading to Phoenix
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