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Brian Windhorst shares concern over Luka Doncic rehab progress ahead of OKC series
TL;DR
Brian Windhorst expresses concern about Luka Doncic's rehab progress ahead of the playoff series against the Oklahoma City Thunder. His availability is crucial for the Los Angeles Lakers' chances in the matchup.
Key points
- Luka Doncic's rehab progress is concerning.
- The Lakers face the Oklahoma City Thunder in the playoffs.
- Doncic's absence significantly impacts the Lakers' chances.
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The Los Angeles Lakers begin a difficult playoff challenge tomorrow. They face the Oklahoma City Thunder in a best-of-seven series as clear underdogs once again.
A similar situation unfolded in the previous round against the Houston Rockets. On that occasion, the Lakers managed to compete, especially amid Kevin Durant’s absence, but the margin for error is even smaller this time.
Having Luka Doncic available would significantly improve their chances. However, the latest update suggests the star guard is still far from making his return.
Brian Windhorst delivers concerning update on Luka Doncic recovery
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ESPN journalist Brian Windhorst outlined the situation on Get Up this Monday. His comments indicated that Doncic is not yet close to resuming full basketball activity.
“He is not close. There is a whole ramp up that is required when you are coming back from a hamstring,” Windhorst said. “He has not started that contact ramp up yet.”
He added: “The Lakers got a break by starting this series a little bit after, by resting , but it has not brought Luka back. A series lasts 14 days. I don’t know where they’ll be in 10 days, but do not expect to see Luka in the first few games of the series.”
Q&A
What is Luka Doncic's current rehab status before the playoffs?
Luka Doncic is reported to be far from making his return, raising concerns about his availability for the series.
How does Luka Doncic's absence affect the Lakers' playoff chances?
Without Luka Doncic, the Lakers face a significant challenge as they are already considered underdogs in the series against the Oklahoma City Thunder.
When do the Lakers play against the Oklahoma City Thunder?
The Los Angeles Lakers begin their playoff series against the Oklahoma City Thunder tomorrow.
