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Luka Doncic exits the Los Angeles Lakers' 139-96 loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder due to a strained left hamstring. He is ruled out for the remainder of the game and will undergo an MRI on Friday to assess the injury. Coach JJ Redick confirms the news post-game, emphasizing the team's concern.
Doncic appears to injure himself late in the first half and exacerbates the issue midway through the third quarter. He struggles while dribbling against Jalen Williams, collapsing on the baseline in visible pain. Teammates surround him as he walks gingerly to the locker room with 7:39 left in the third, trailing 90-58.
Doncic finishes the game with 12 points, shooting 3-for-10, alongside four rebounds, seven assists, and six turnovers. His performance is a stark contrast to his recent form, where he averaged 37.5 points per game in March.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander shines for the Thunder, scoring 28 points with seven rebounds and seven assists. Depending on the severity of Doncic's injury, he risks missing crucial games that could affect his MVP candidacy. He has played 64 games this season; players must reach 65 to qualify for end-of-season awards. The Lakers have five games remaining.
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