Lakers' Luka Doncic Suffers Hamstring Injury in Blowout Loss

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

Apr. 3, 2026 at 7:16am

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A fractured, multi-perspective painting depicting a basketball player driving to the hoop, with the figure broken down into sharp, overlapping geometric planes in Lakers purple and gold, with accents of Thunder blue, conceptually representing the fragmented nature of the game and the injury suffered by the player.A cubist interpretation of Lakers star Luka Doncic's injury-plagued performance against the Thunder, reflecting the fragmented nature of his night and the team's struggles.Oklahoma City Today

Los Angeles Lakers star Luka Doncic exited Thursday night's blowout loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder with an apparent 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 carried the team's offense this season. Any significant hamstring injury could sideline the All-NBA guard for an extended period, dealing a major blow to the Lakers' postseason aspirations.

The details

Doncic suffered the injury on his final play of the game, which ended in a 133-113 loss to the Thunder. He immediately grabbed at his left hamstring and had to be helped off the court by teammates. Redick said the team will know more about the severity of the injury after Doncic undergoes further testing on Friday.

  • Doncic was injured on his final play of Thursday night's game against the Thunder.
  • The Lakers have scheduled an MRI for Doncic on Friday to assess 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 loss.

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What they’re saying

“Luka will get an MRI tomorrow and we'll know more then.”

— JJ Redick, Head Coach, Los Angeles Lakers

What’s next

The Lakers will await the results of Luka Doncic's MRI on Friday to determine the severity of his hamstring injury and how long he may be sidelined.

The takeaway

Doncic's health is critical for the Lakers' playoff hopes, as he has been their offensive engine this season. Any significant injury could derail their postseason aspirations, making the upcoming MRI results a crucial development to monitor.