Luka Dončić exits with hamstring injury in blowout
PUBLISHED Apr 3, 2026, 12:28 AM ET
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Oklahoma City — During Thursday night's 139-96 Thunder rout, Los Angeles Lakers star Luka Dončić left the game with a left hamstring injury after pulling up on a drive with 7:39 remaining in the third quarter; he limped to the locker room and did not return. The Lakers said Dončić will undergo an MRI on Friday to determine the extent of the strain; coaches noted his prior February hamstring absence, and the team faces updated availability and rotation decisions ahead of upcoming regular-season games.
By James Porter | JQJO News
Timeline of Events
- Late February: Dončić missed four games due to a left hamstring strain.
- March: Dončić named Western Conference Player of the Month after scoring 600 March points.
- Thursday night: Thunder defeated Lakers 139-96; Dončić exited with a left hamstring injury at 7:39 remaining in the third quarter.
- Friday: Lakers scheduled an MRI to assess the hamstring.
- Following days: Medical findings and team decisions will determine recovery plan and availability.
News Intelligence
- If you're a Lakers fan, Dončić's injury could impact the team's performance in upcoming games. Keep an eye on the Lakers' announcements for updates on his recovery and potential changes to the team's lineup.
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The Oklahoma City Thunder and their players benefited immediately, gaining a dominant 139-96 victory and a morale boost while facing a top contender missing full contribution from Luka Dončić.
The Los Angeles Lakers suffered a lopsided defeat and the loss of star guard Luka Dončić to a left hamstring issue, raising immediate medical concerns and potential impacts on rotations and playoff seeding.
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