When is Luka Doncic returning? What we know about Lakers star's injury
When is Luka Doncic returning? What we know about Lakers star's injury
Marcus D. Smith, USA TODAYThu, April 30, 2026 at 5:05 AM UTC
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The Houston Rockets forced a Game 6 against the Los Angeles Lakers, defeating them 99-93 in Game 5, in the first round of the NBA playoffs on April 29.
The Rockets one-upped the Lakers, who saw the return of Austin Reaves. He scored 22 points in their Game 5 loss. The Lakers had been without Reaves most of the series ... and will still be without leading scorer Luka Doncic.
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Doncic suffered a Grade 2 left hamstring strain against the Oklahoma City Thunder with days remaining in the regular season, on April 2. He's been out since.
If the Lakers eliminate the Rockets on Friday, May 1, Los Angeles will face the Thunder next in the second round of the playoffs.
The Lakers will still be without Doncic to start the second round against Oklahoma City should they advance, according to ESPN's Shams Charania. But after that?
Source: “AOL Sports”
