Los Angeles Lakers star Luka Doncic will miss Game 1 of the second-round playoff series against the Oklahoma City Thunder due to a hamstring injury, according to head coach JJ Redick. Redick stated that Doncic does not have a return timeline and remains day-to-day.
The Lakers are preparing to face the Thunder without their leading scorer, who averaged 28.1 points, 8.3 rebounds, and 7.8 assists in the regular season. The injury occurred during the first round against the Memphis Grizzlies.
Game 1 is scheduled for May 6, 2026, at the Paycom Center in Oklahoma City. The Thunder, who finished with the best record in the Western Conference, are favored to win the series.
