Luka Doncic misses Lakers Game 1 loss to Thunder with hamstring injury
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Updated · USA TODAY · May 5
Luka Doncic misses Lakers Game 1 loss to Thunder with hamstring injury
12 articles · Updated · USA TODAY · May 5
The Lakers lost 108-90 in the Western Conference semi-final opener, and Doncic said after Wednesday's practice he is running daily but has not resumed contact work.
The injury dates to April 2 against Oklahoma City, and ESPN said his return timeline remains unclear after he missed his 11th game.
Doctors initially projected an eight-week recovery, and Los Angeles, 7-4 without their leading scorer, now trails defending champion Oklahoma City after advancing past Houston in six games.
Is the Lakers' PRP gamble in Spain a miracle cure for Doncic or a career-threatening risk?
Can LeBron James carry the Lakers past the champs, or did Game 1 expose flaws even Luka Doncic can't fix?