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Is Luke Kennard playing tonight? Injury update on Lakers sharpshooter
TL;DR
Luke Kennard is listed as questionable for the Lakers' Game 2 against the Thunder due to neck soreness. He struggled in Game 1 but has been a key player in the playoffs.
Key points
- Luke Kennard is questionable for Game 2 due to neck soreness.
- He struggled in Game 1, scoring seven points.
- Kennard averaged 12.5 points in the playoffs against the Rockets.
- The Lakers acquired Kennard from the Hawks at the trade deadline.
- He has become a key player alongside LeBron James.
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The Los Angeles Lakers roster is already stretched thin as it is, but there's a chance they could be down one more body for Game 2 against the Oklahoma City Thunder on Thursday night.
Luke Kennard was added to the Lakers injury report on Wednesday with neck soreness. He's still on it as of the 5:30 p.m. NBA injury report for Thursday and is officially listed as questionable.
Kennard struggled in Game 1, shooting just 1-for-4 from the field for seven points, five rebounds, one assist and two turnovers. But the 29-year-old sharpshooter played a major role in the Lakers' first round series win over the Houston Rockets, scoring 27 and 23 points in the first two games as LA raced out to a 3-0 lead. He ultimately averaged 12.5 points, 4.2 rebounds and 3.0 assists while shooting 44.6% and 41.7% from beyond the arc over their six games against Houston.
The Lakers acquired Kennard from the Atlanta Hawks in exchange for Gabe Vincent and a 2032 second-round draft pick at the trade deadline on Feb. 5. Since his arrival, he's provided some much-needed shooting to Crypto.com Arena, emerging as a go-to complementary piece for LeBron James and Luka Doncic.
If Kennard sits for Game 2, that would add to the Lakers' injury woes this postseason.
Doncic has missed a month with a grade 2 hamstring strain and recently revealed he was originally given an eight-week timeline to return, meaning he likely won't be available until the end of the Western Conference Finals.
Q&A
What is Luke Kennard's injury status for tonight's game?
Luke Kennard is officially listed as questionable due to neck soreness.
How did Luke Kennard perform in Game 1 against the Thunder?
In Game 1, Luke Kennard shot 1-for-4 from the field, scoring seven points along with five rebounds and one assist.
What impact has Luke Kennard had on the Lakers since joining the team?
Since joining the Lakers, Kennard has averaged 12.5 points, 4.2 rebounds, and 3.0 assists, significantly contributing to their playoff success.