Luka Doncic Limps Off in Lakers' 43-Point Bloodbath to Thunder, MRI Looming
The Oklahoma City Thunder didn't just beat the Los Angeles Lakers on Thursday night. They absolutely demolished them 139-96, and in the process, left Lakers fans holding their breath about Luka Doncic's health.
Doncic suffered a strained left hamstring in the second half with the game already out of reach. The injury happened early in the third quarter when he went up for a mid-range jumper and came down grabbing his left hamstring before crashing to the floor. He finished with just 12 points on 3-of-10 shooting. Lakers coach JJ Redick said Doncic will get an MRI on Friday to figure out how serious this is.
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Oklahoma City took control immediately. They built a double-digit lead in less than four minutes and never looked back, keeping the margin above 23 points after the first quarter. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander led the way with 28 points, while Jalen Williams was all over the floor with 10 points, nine rebounds and eight assists. Luguentz Dort started hot on both ends before leaving the game after falling to the floor in the second half and not returning. He still put up 14 points before exiting.
The Thunder have now won four straight games and 16 of their last 17. For the Lakers, this snapped a four-game winning streak and added injury concerns to an already rough night.
Around the League
The Pistons beat the Timberwolves 113-108, with Daniss Jenkins dropping 26 points and eight assists. Detroit came back from trailing by one entering the fourth quarter and ran off an 18-3 run to take control. Their magic number to clinch the top Eastern Conference playoff seed is now down to one.
San Antonio improved to 11 straight wins by downing the Clippers 118-99, even without Victor Wembanyama resting ankle soreness. De'Aaron Fox led the Spurs with 22 points and eight rebounds. The Hornets beat the Suns 127-107 with Miles Bridges scoring 25 points, while Cleveland outlasted Golden State 118-111 as Max Strus hit two late 3-pointers. Portland held off New Orleans 118-106 behind Jrue Holiday's 27 points, including seven made 3-pointers.
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