Source: Fox News
Summary
The Los Angeles Lakers announced that star guard Luka Doncic would be sidelined with a Grade 2 left hamstring strain, an MRI confirmed. Doncic sustained the injury during an April 2 game against the Oklahoma City Thunder. The Lakers also entered the playoffs without another key member of their backcourt, Austin Reaves, who was diagnosed with an oblique strain. Reaves appears to be progressing toward a return later in the first-round series if it extends to six or seven games.
Our Reading
The game followed a familiar script.
The Lakers are used to playing without their stars, and it’s always a slow start.
They managed to upset the Rockets in Game 1, but it’s hard to see them sustaining that momentum without Doncic.
Reaves’ progress is a silver lining, but he’s not back yet, and the Lakers are still without their top scorer.
It’s going to be a tough road ahead for LA, and it’s hard to imagine them advancing without Doncic.
Original Observation: The Lakers’ season seems to be a series of injuries and excuses.
Author: Evan Null
