LUKA DONČIĆ OUT AS LAKERS FACE THUNDER IN GAME 2

The Los Angeles Lakers will enter Game 2 of the Western Conference semifinals against the Oklahoma City Thunder without star guard Luka Dončić, sidelined with a left hamstring injury. The Lakers trail the Thunder 1‑0 after a 108‑90 loss in Game 1.

Dončić has not played in the 2026 NBA Playoffs and remains in rehabilitation, with no full-contact practice yet. Head coach JJ Redick and team officials are taking a cautious approach to avoid re-injury.

Without Dončić, the Lakers’ offense struggled in Game 1, putting more pressure on LeBron James and the supporting cast. Game 2 in Oklahoma City will be a key test as Los Angeles tries to avoid a 2‑0 deficit in the series.