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Luka Doncic Gets Bad Injury Outlook Amid Hamstring Recovery
TL;DR
Luka Doncic may miss the entire series against the Oklahoma City Thunder due to a hamstring injury. The Los Angeles Lakers lead the series 3-1 and are in a strong position to advance.
Key points
- Luka Doncic may miss the entire series against the Thunder.
- The Lakers lead the series 3-1 against the Rockets.
- Doncic has been injured since early April.
Luka DoncicLos Angeles LakersOklahoma City ThunderHouston Rockets
Los Angeles Lakers guard Luka Doncic could miss the entire Oklahoma City Thunder series if the Lakers advance.
The Lakers are still in a strong position to advance out of the first round and beat the Houston Rockets despite losing Game 4.
Los Angeles is up 3-1 in the series with two games at home, and Austin Reaves is nearing a possible return as well, adding additional depth to the squad.
Doncic has been on the injured list with a hamstring issue since the start of April, when he suffered the injury against the Thunder in a regular-season game.
Los Angeles Lakers forward/guard Luka Doncic shakes hands with forward LeBron James (23) during the third quarter against the Houston Rockets during game three of the first round of the 2026 NBA Playoffs at Toyota Center. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-Imagn Images
He has gone to Europe for treatment, and he has rejoined the team for the postseason run, starting to work on the court, albeit lightly.
Doncic has not been ruled out for the Rockets series, but insider Shams Charania previously reported that the Slovenian will not be playing in the contest, and his latest update has him in jeopardy of missing the upcoming series.
Q&A
What is Luka Doncic's injury status for the playoffs?
Luka Doncic is at risk of missing the entire series against the Oklahoma City Thunder due to a hamstring injury.
How is the Lakers' playoff performance affected by Doncic's injury?
The Lakers are currently leading the series 3-1 against the Houston Rockets, indicating they are in a strong position despite Doncic's injury.
When did Luka Doncic sustain his hamstring injury?
Luka Doncic suffered his hamstring injury at the beginning of April during a regular-season game against the Oklahoma City Thunder.
