Luka Doncic is out “indefinitely” with a hamstring injury sustained in last night’s game against the Oklahoma City Thunder, just two weeks before the start of the playoffs, ESPN reported Friday.
Doncic will miss the Lakers’ remaining five regular-season games and his availability for the playoffs is uncertain right now, according to Shams Charania, one of the league’s best-sourced insiders. The playoffs will begin next Saturday, April 18.
Lakers’ crisis worsens
In addition, the Slovenian, who has played 64 games this season, is out of the running for the NBA awards – which require a minimum of 65 games – just as his MVP candidacy was gaining momentum.
Luka Doncic’s injury occurred during the third quarter of the game, when he ended up lying on the court and covering his face with his hands.
The Lakers planned to have him undergo an MRI this Friday.
The Thunder crushed the Lakers 139-96, the second worst loss of LeBron James’ career.
Prior to his injury, Luka Doncic had thirteen games with 30 points or more, averaging 39.8, with historic nights such as 60 points against the Miami Heat on March 19.
Doncic was leading the NBA and shining before his unexpected injury
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In fact, the Slovenian leads the NBA in scoring this season, averaging 33.5 points per game.
His great form coincided with a brilliant run by JJ Redick’s Lakers, who went 15-2 in March to clinch third place in the West.
Only behind the Thunder and the San Antonio Spurs.
Luka Doncic’s agent, Bill Duffy, said in a statement that he intends to invoke “extraordinary circumstances” to allow his client to be considered for the year’s awards.
Since part of the absences were due to the birth of her second daughter.
With information from EFE
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