Luka Doncic’s previous hamstring pull could provide clue on length of new injury absence
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Luka Doncic’s previous hamstring pull could provide clue on length of new injury absence
An image collage containing 3 images, Image 1 shows Luka Doncic reacting after a play during the Los Angeles Lakers vs Oklahoma City Thunder game, Image 2 shows Los Angeles Lakers guard Luka Doncic (77) falls to the court during a play against the Oklahoma City Thunder, Image 3 shows Luka Doncic #77 of the Los Angeles Lakers dribbles the ball during the game against Oklahoma City Thunder
Luka Doncic reinjured his hamstring during the third quarter of the Lakers' game against the Thunder on Thursday. Getty Images
This go-around appears to be more significant, but as the team and its fans await word on a formal diagnosis, a look back could help provide some insight on how LA will move forward.
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Doncic first tweaked the extremity on Feb. 5, during a home matchup with the76ers. He went on to miss the Lakers' next four games.
Luka Doncic previously hurt his left hamstring in a game against the 76ers in February. NBAE via Getty Images
The 27-year-old point guard returned to the hardwood onFeb. 15 for the NBA All-Star Gameat Intuit Dome in Inglewood, but he barely played. He logged just five minutes of floor time and never appeared to move at 100% pace.
"Obviously, I wanted to go out there; the fans voted me to be in this game so I wanted to be here, be a part of it a little bit," he said after the game. "But it felt good."
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The Lakers are waiting on testing results on Luka Doncic's left hamstring. NBAE via Getty Images
Doncic's next time in uniform came on Feb. 20. He played nearly 38 minutes against theClippers, and looked like his normal self, scoring 38 points.
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The only action he's missed since was Monday's game against theWizards, when he was suspended for accumulating 16 technical fouls.
Lakers fans assuredly would take a 15-or-so-day absence from Doncic this time around, as the NBA playoffs are slated to begin in mid-April. But until test results return, those backing Purple and Gold can't do much other than hold their breath.
