Luka Doncic Won’t Play Game 1 vs Thunder, Timeline Murky Sport By lines May 3, 2026 Luka Doncic injury is keeping the Los Angeles Lakers star off the court again. Luka Doncic will not play in Game 1 against the Oklahoma City Thunder. Game 1 of the Western Conference Second Round tips off on May 5, 2026. Grade 2 Hamstring Has Sidelined Doncic for Over a Month Luka Doncic first suffered the left hamstring strain on April 2, 2026, against Oklahoma City. Luka Doncic did not appear in a single game of the first-round series against the Houston Rockets. Luka Doncic traveled to Europe in April for specialized injection treatments to speed recovery. NBA insider Brian Windhorst assessed Luka Doncic’s status on May 4, 2026. Brian Windhorst stated Luka Doncic is “not close” to returning. Luka Doncic has not performed the basketball activities required for clearance to play. The Los Angeles Lakers defeated the Houston Rockets in the first round without Luka Doncic. The Los Angeles Lakers now face the Oklahoma City Thunder in the Western Conference Second Round. Luka Doncic faces a medical re-evaluation in the week of May 11, 2026. That is the earliest point the Los Angeles Lakers can set a return date. Related Sports Coverage Lakers Eye Series Win in Game 6 Without Luka Doncic Lakers Rout Rockets 98-78 to Reach Western Semis Wolves Top Nuggets 110-98 in Game 6, Reach West Semis Sources: Silver Screen and Roll injury report, Heavy.com return timeline.
