Lakers' Luka Doncic Suffers Hamstring Injury in Blowout Loss

All-Star guard to undergo MRI after leaving game against Thunder

Apr. 3, 2026 at 9:16pm

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A cubist, geometric painting depicting a basketball player in motion, with the player's form broken down into sharp, overlapping planes of color representing the Lakers' purple and gold uniforms.Doncic's injury casts a cloud over the Lakers' playoff push as the team awaits the results of his MRI.Los Angeles Today

Los Angeles Lakers star Luka Doncic left Thursday night's game against the Oklahoma City Thunder with a left hamstring injury. Lakers head coach JJ Redick said Doncic, the NBA's leading scorer, will undergo an MRI on Friday to determine the severity of the injury.

Why it matters

Doncic's health is crucial for the Lakers' playoff hopes, as he has been carrying the team offensively this season. Any significant injury could derail their postseason aspirations.

The details

Doncic exited the game in the third quarter after appearing to tweak his left hamstring. He had been playing well, scoring 19 points before the injury. The Lakers went on to lose the game 124-97.

  • Doncic left the game in the third quarter on Thursday, April 3, 2026.
  • Doncic will undergo an MRI on Friday, April 4, 2026.

The players

Luka Doncic

All-Star guard for the Los Angeles Lakers and the NBA's leading scorer this season.

JJ Redick

Head coach of the Los Angeles Lakers.

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What they’re saying

“We checked him out, he got work done, he was cleared.”

— JJ Redick, Head Coach, Los Angeles Lakers

What’s next

The results of Doncic's MRI on Friday will determine the severity of the injury and how long he may be sidelined.

The takeaway

Doncic's hamstring injury is a major concern for the Lakers, who have relied heavily on his scoring production this season. The team's playoff hopes could hinge on how quickly Doncic is able to recover and return to the lineup.