Lakers' Doncic to Miss Rest of Regular Season

Luka Doncic, the 27‑year‑old Slovenian, suffered a grade‑two left hamstring strain during a 108‑107 loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder and will miss the final five regular‑season games. The injury puts him a game short of the 65‑game minimum for end‑of‑season awards, prompting the Lakers to file an “Extraordinary Circumstances Challenge” to preserve his eligibility. The Lakers have already secured a playoff spot, but Doncic remains the league’s leading scorer with 33.5 points per game.