Lakers receive huge Luka Doncic update ahead of Rockets rematch

Q: When is Luka Doncic expected to return to play?

Luka Doncic is nearing a return, but a specific date for his comeback has not been confirmed.

Q: How did the Lakers perform in their last game against the Rockets?

The Lakers won their last game against the Rockets with a score of 107-98.

Q: What injury has kept Luka Doncic out of the game?

Luka Doncic has been sidelined due to a hamstring injury.

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Luka Doncic is on his way back.

The Los Angeles Lakers' superstar guard was seen milling about in practice on Monday as he nears a return from the hamstring injury that ended his regular season prematurely.

It's great news for a Lakers squad that is on a high following Saturday's 107-98 win over the Houston Rockets in Game 1 of their first-round matchup.

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Doncic suffered a grade 2 hamstring strain in a loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder on April 2, and Lakers head coach JJ Redick said last week that his absence -- along with guard Austin Reaves' -- would be "indefinite."

Redick on Monday called Doncic's return to the practice court "really nice," though the NBA's leading scorer still is not actively participating in shooting drills. That means his return to the court is still a little off.