Lakers' Jarred Vanderbilt Suffered Gruesome Injury in Game 1 Loss
Summary
Lakers player Jarred Vanderbilt hurt his right pinkie finger badly during a game against the Oklahoma City Thunder. He dislocated the finger and needed stitches after the game. Despite the injury, Vanderbilt was in good spirits, but the Lakers lost the game 108-90.Key Facts
- Jarred Vanderbilt injured his right pinkie finger while blocking Oklahoma City’s Chet Holmgren.
- The injury was a full dislocation, and the bone broke through the skin.
- Vanderbilt needed stitches after the game, as reported by ESPN insider Dave McMenamin.
- Lakers coach JJ Redick said the injury looked very painful and called it a freak accident.
- Lakers star LeBron James described Vanderbilt as “tough as nails” and confirmed the injury was serious.
- The Lakers lost Game 1 against the reigning NBA champions with a score of 108-90.
- LeBron James scored 27 points in the game but it was not enough to win.
- Game 2 is scheduled to start at 9:30 p.m. ET on Thursday.
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