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Luka Doncic Addresses Not Playing After Lakers Get Swept by Thunder

Luka Doncic Addresses Not Playing After Lakers Get Swept by Thunder

Summary

The Los Angeles Lakers were swept 4-0 by the Oklahoma City Thunder in the NBA playoffs. Lakers star Luka Doncic did not play due to a left hamstring injury and expressed frustration about missing the games.

Key Facts

  • The Lakers lost all four games to the Oklahoma City Thunder in their playoff series.
  • LeBron James scored 24 points in the final game, and Austin Reaves scored 27 points, the highest on the Lakers.
  • Luka Doncic missed the playoffs because of a Grade 2 left hamstring strain suffered in early April.
  • Luka said he was not close to being cleared to play and denied inaccurate media reports about his injury.
  • Oklahoma City’s Shai Gilgeous-Alexander played strongly and helped lead his team to victory.
  • The Lakers had a four-point lead going into the last quarter of the final game but lost after key plays by the Thunder.
  • Luka will focus on recovering during the offseason to return healthy.
  • The Lakers acquired Luka Doncic over a year ago in a major trade and want to protect their investment by not rushing his return.
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