Lakers' Luka Doncic Suffers Hamstring Injury in Blowout Loss

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

Apr. 3, 2026 at 1:27pm

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A fragmented, geometric painting depicting a basketball player driving to the hoop, with the player's body and the court broken down into overlapping planes of color representing the Lakers and Thunder team colors.A cubist interpretation of Lakers star Luka Doncic's drive to the basket, fractured by the defensive pressure of the Thunder.Oklahoma City Today

Los Angeles Lakers star Luka Doncic suffered a left hamstring injury during Thursday night's blowout loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder. Lakers 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 with his elite scoring and playmaking. Any significant injury could derail their postseason aspirations.

The details

Doncic appeared to suffer the hamstring issue in the first half of the 139-97 loss to the Thunder. He was tended to by the Lakers' training staff during halftime, but did not return to the game.

  • Doncic was injured in the first half of Thursday night's game against the Thunder.
  • Doncic will undergo an MRI on Friday to determine the severity of the hamstring injury.

The players

Luka Doncic

The Los Angeles Lakers' star guard and the NBA's leading scorer this season.

JJ Redick

The head coach of the Los Angeles Lakers.

Oklahoma City Thunder

The Lakers' opponent on Thursday night, who handed them a blowout 139-97 loss.

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What’s next

Doncic will undergo an MRI on Friday to determine the severity of the hamstring injury. The Lakers will have to wait anxiously for the results, as Doncic's health is crucial to their playoff aspirations.

The takeaway

Doncic's hamstring injury is a major concern for the Lakers, who have been relying heavily on their star player's production this season. The team will have to wait for the MRI results to determine the next steps, but any significant absence for Doncic could derail their playoff push.