An image collage containing 2 images, Image 1 shows Luka Dončić, wearing a black Lakers uniform with the number 77, dribbles the ball down the court while being guarded by Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, wearing a light blue Thunder uniform with the number 2, Image 2 shows Luka Doncic, wearing a blue and tan jacket, holds a basketball while looking up and smiling in an arena
Ryan Kostecka·NY Post Sports
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It's official.
The NBA's leading scorer will he relegated to the bench to start the next round of the playoffs.
Lakers star Luka Doncic is officially ruled OUT for Game of the Western Conference semifinals vs. the Thunder.
Lakers star Luka Doncic is officially ruled OUT for Game of the Western Conference semifinals vs. the Thunder.
Lakers star Luka Doncic is officially ruled OUT for Game of the Western Conference semifinals vs. the Thunder.
When asked about the status of his star guard, who's dealing with a hamstring injury, Lakers coachJJ Redickkept it blunt, "I don't have any updates on Luka."
After traveling to Spain for advanced treatment aimed at accelerating recovery, Doncic's progression has been less than ideal. He's done controlled on-court work with shooting and light movement, but has yet to progress to running or physical on-court work.
"Obviously, we always want to have Luka out there," said teammateAustin Reaveson Sunday. "He's one of the best players in the league, if not the best player. It's definitely a different task. Everyone has to play differently to create and fill the void of the things he does for us."
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Sources told The California Postthat Doncic is expected to miss at least the first two games of the Western Conference semifinal series, clearing a return for a possible Game 3.
However, at this point in his recovery, returning to the series at any point — especially givenOklahoma City's propensity for physical play — seems highly unlikely.
