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Luka Doncic injury update is bad news for Lakers fans before Thunder series
TL;DR
Luka Doncic has been sidelined for 32 days due to a Grade 2 hamstring strain and has not played since his injury against the Thunder. His absence raises concerns for Lakers fans ahead of the upcoming playoff series.
Key points
- Luka Doncic has not played for 32 days due to a hamstring injury
- He suffered a Grade 2 hamstring strain
- The Lakers face the Thunder in the Western Conference semifinals
- Doncic's return is crucial for the Lakers' chances
- Brian Windhorst's update raises doubts about Doncic's recovery timeline
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Luka Doncic has not played a single minute of NBA basketball since he injured his hamstring 32 days ago in a blowout loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder.
With the Thunder and the Los Angeles Lakers now set to meet in a Western Conference semifinal series, questions continue to linger around Doncic's absence amid his recovery from a Grade 2 hamstring strain.
It should go without saying that the Lakers' slim chances for an upset of the reigning NBA champions hinge on whether scoring champion Doncic can make it back early in this series. But Brian Windhorst's latest update casts significant doubt on when the six-time All-Star can
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"He is not close (to returning), there is a whole ramp up that is required when you are coming back from a hamstring, and he has not started that contact ramp up yet," Windhorst said of Doncic's status Monday on "Get Up." "I don't know where they'll be in 10 days, but do not expect to see Luka the first few games of this series."
Q&A
What is the status of Luka Doncic's injury before the Lakers series?
Luka Doncic is recovering from a Grade 2 hamstring strain and has not played for 32 days, creating uncertainty about his availability for the playoff series against the Lakers.
How does Luka Doncic's injury impact the Lakers' chances in the playoffs?
The Lakers' chances of upsetting the reigning NBA champions heavily depend on whether Luka Doncic can return to play during the series.
When did Luka Doncic sustain his hamstring injury?
Luka Doncic sustained his hamstring injury 32 days ago during a game against the Oklahoma City Thunder.
