OKC Thunder's Lu Dort exits Lakers game after hard fall

Dort went to the locker room for evaluation after the incident in the third quarter.

Apr. 3, 2026 at 4:35am

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OKC Thunder guard Lu Dort left Thursday's home game against the Los Angeles Lakers in the third quarter after taking a hard fall on a layup attempt. Dort got up on his own but then checked out of the game and went to the locker room for further evaluation.

Why it matters

Dort is a key player for the Thunder, so any injury concerns could significantly impact the team's performance and playoff chances. The Thunder are in a tight race for a postseason spot in the Western Conference.

The details

With 7:19 left in the third quarter, Dort drove to the hoop for a layup and took a hard fall to the floor. He was able to get up on his own power but then exited the game and went to the locker room for further medical evaluation.

  • The incident occurred with 7:19 remaining in the third quarter on Thursday, April 3, 2026.

The players

Lu Dort

A starting guard for the Oklahoma City Thunder who is a key contributor on both ends of the floor.

Oklahoma City Thunder

An NBA franchise based in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma that is currently in the playoff hunt in the Western Conference.

Los Angeles Lakers

An NBA franchise based in Los Angeles, California that is one of the most successful and popular teams in the league.

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What’s next

The Thunder will provide an update on Dort's status and the severity of the injury after further evaluation.

The takeaway

Dort's health is crucial for the Thunder's playoff aspirations, so this injury scare will be closely monitored as the team pushes for a postseason berth in the tight Western Conference race.