Trending Now - Luka Doncic Injured as Lakers Suffer Heavy Loss to Thunder

WHO:

ESPN - Luka Dončić, star guard for the Los Angeles Lakers

ESPN - Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, player for the Oklahoma City Thunder

WHAT:

ESPN - Luka Dončić exited the game due to a strained left hamstring.

ESPN - The Lakers lost to the Thunder with a score of 139-96.

ESPN - Dončić scored 12 points on 3-for-10 shooting, including 1-for-7 from three-point range, along with 4 rebounds, 7 assists, and 6 turnovers.

ESPN - Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 28 points, 7 rebounds, and 7 assists with only 1 turnover.

WHERE:

ESPN - The game took place in Oklahoma City.

WHEN:

ESPN - The game occurred on Thursday, March 31st, 2026.

ESPN - Dončić will undergo an MRI on Friday, April 1st, 2026.

ESPN - This was Dončić's 64th game of the season, with five games remaining for the Lakers.

WHY:

ESPN - Dončić's injury raises concerns about his eligibility for MVP consideration, as players must participate in 65 games to qualify for season awards.

HOW:

ESPN - Dončić appeared to tweak his hamstring late in the first half and again midway through the third quarter, leading to his exit from the game.

(UPDATED April 3, 2026 05:31 UTC)

In a tough matchup on Thursday, on Tuesday, the Los Angeles Lakers fell to the Oklahoma City Thunder with a score of 139 to 96, as star guard Luka Dončić exited the game due to a strained left hamstring. Dončić managed to score 12 points, but his performance was marred by 6 turnovers and he will undergo an MRI to assess the injury, which raises concerns about his eligibility for MVP consideration since players must participate in 65 games to qualify. Meanwhile, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander shined for the Thunder, scoring 28 points while contributing 7 rebounds and 7 assists with just 1 turnover.