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Lakers’ Luka Doncic Exits vs. Thunder with Hamstring Injury

Posted : 03 April 2026

Los Angeles Lakers star Luka Doncic left Thursday night’s 139-96 loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder due to a strained left hamstring and was ruled out for the remainder of the game.

He will undergo an MRI on Friday to assess the severity of the injury, which occurred after planting his left leg while dribbling and seizing mid-third quarter.

The setback came just after Doncic returned from a brief absence for the same hamstring issue, leaving teammates and coach JJ Redick cautious about his condition.

The injury not only impacted the Lakers’ performance—L.A. trailed 90-58 when Doncic left—but also raised questions about his MVP eligibility, as players must appear in at least 65 games for postseason awards consideration.

Doncic has played in 64 games, meaning he would need to participate in three of the Lakers’ remaining five contests to qualify. While there is an exception for season-ending injuries, this may not apply to Doncic unless the hamstring is deemed season-ending by official medical assessment.

Despite the blow, the Lakers have already secured a playoff spot, giving Doncic some time to recover ahead of the postseason.

LeBron James emphasized the team’s resilience, stating that Thursday’s defeat would not affect the squad’s cohesion.

 Still, the loss underlined vulnerabilities for the defending champions, as Austin Reaves noted the team’s struggles against the reigning NBA champions and highlighted the importance of Doncic’s health moving forward.

 

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