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Luka Doncic’s injury situation is not looking good for Lakers
TL;DR
Luka Doncic is recovering from a Grade 2 hamstring strain and will miss the start of the series against the Oklahoma City Thunder. His recovery is on a slow path, with evaluations taking place on a week-to-week basis.
Key points
- Luka Doncic is recovering from a Grade 2 hamstring strain.
- He missed the first-round series against the Houston Rockets.
- Doncic's recovery is on a slow path and evaluated weekly.
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Luka Doncic continues to recover from a Grade 2 hamstring strain he suffered during an NBA regular-season game on April 2. He missed the first-round series against the Houston Rockets, but the Los Angeles Lakers were able to advance to the Western Conference semifinals by winning 4-2.
The team will need to continue playing without the six-time All-Star, as he is being evaluated on a week-to-week basis, according to ESPN’s Shams Charania on Sunday. The senior NBA insider stressed that Doncic recovery has been on a “slow path.”
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“I’m told right now that Luka Doncic will be out to start the series against the Oklahoma City Thunder,” Charania said on Inside the NBA. “The Lakers are evaluating Doncic on a week-to-week basis with that Grade 2 hamstring strain. One source told me in the last few days (that) it’s still a slow path on Doncic’s recovery. He’s doing more and more on the court, but right now still not full-fledged running or full-contact workouts.”
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Doncic has appeared in 64 games this season, averaging 33.5 points, 7.7 rebounds, 8.3 assists and 1.6 steals. His absence will be felt even more against the Oklahoma City Thunder, who have a plethora of scorers.
Q&A
What is Luka Doncic's injury status for the Lakers vs. Thunder series?
Luka Doncic will be out to start the series against the Oklahoma City Thunder due to a Grade 2 hamstring strain.
How long is Luka Doncic expected to be out with his injury?
Doncic's recovery is being evaluated on a week-to-week basis, indicating he may be out for an extended period.
What impact does Luka Doncic's injury have on the Lakers' playoff chances?
Without Doncic, the Lakers will need to rely on their other players to advance further in the playoffs, as he is a key contributor.
