Lakers' Luka Doncic injures hamstring in blowout loss to Thunder
Los Angeles Times • • sports
Key Points:
- The Lakers suffered their worst loss of the season with a 139-96 defeat to the Oklahoma City Thunder, overshadowed by star guard Luka Doncic leaving the game with a left hamstring injury in the third quarter.
- Doncic, who was limited to 12 points and seven assists before exiting, will undergo an MRI scan, raising concerns about his availability for the remainder of the regular season and his eligibility for the MVP award.
- The Lakers committed 18 turnovers against the Thunder, including eight in the first quarter, which contributed to a 23-point deficit early in the game and a 31-point halftime gap.
- Despite his own injury scare, Austin Reaves finished with 15 points but also struggled with turnovers and back discomfort during the game.
- Oklahoma City’s Shai Gilgeous-Alexander led the Thunder with 28 points, seven assists, and seven rebounds, helping the team continue their hot streak with 15 wins in their last 16 games.
