Alexander seemed to want — no, need — one of many potentially heartbreaking jumpshots to fall late Wednesday.  Because without Jalen Williams, the soul to Gilgeous-Alexander’s heart, the upbeat to his monotone,

The Thunder can't afford to miss Williams. The 23-year-old has stepped up as OKC's second All-Star since Holmgren suffered a hip fracture. As shown in the second half, the Thunder are significantly worse on both sides of the floor without him.

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 35 points, Jalen Williams exited late in the first half with a right eye injury and the Oklahoma City Thunder held off the Curry-less Golden State Warriors 105-101.