Lakers Face Uphill Battle Without Luka Dončić: Latest on Star’s Hamstring Injury Status for Game 3 vs. Thunder
Lakers superstar Luka Dončić remains sidelined for Game 3 of his team’s second-round playoff series against the Oklahoma City Thunder due to a Grade 2 hamstring strain. With an initial eight-week recovery timeline from early April, Dončić is not expected to return until late May, making his availability for the remainder of this series unlikely.
His absence significantly impacts the Lakers, who trail the Thunder 0-2. Meanwhile, the Thunder are also dealing with a Grade 1 hamstring strain to Jalen Williams, though his return is anticipated sooner than Dončić’s.