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NBA: Playoffs-Los Angeles Lakers at Houston Rockets

Lakers’ Luka Doncic says he’s ‘feeling good’ but return from strained hamstring remains uncertain

The Lakers need him, down 0-1 to the Thunder after they scored just 90 points in Game 1 despite a big night from LeBron.

Kurt Helin,

Kurt Helin,

LeBron doing it all for Lakers in postseason

Lakers must be ‘perfect’ to have any chance at OKC

NBA: Playoffs-Los Angeles Lakers at Oklahoma City Thunder

Lakers’ Jarred Vanderbilt suffers gruesome pinky dislocation, expected to miss time

Kurt Helin,

Kurt Helin,

NBA: Playoffs-Los Angeles Lakers at Oklahoma City Thunder

Holmgren has 24 points to help Thunder top Lakers 108-90 in Game 1 of Western Conference semifinals

Associated Press,

Associated Press,

Holmgren ‘kept it simple’ leading OKC in Game 1

SGA, Thunder click in Game 1 win over Los Angeles

Rotoworld Player News

Jarred Vanderbilt

LAL Forward #2

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According to Lakers reporter Thuc Nhi Nguyen, Lakers coach JJ Redick said Jarred Vanderbilt is considered day-to-day with a dislocated right finger.

Vando dislocated the pinky finger on his right hand after smashing it on the backboard in Game 1 on Tuesday, and he left the game early. Apparently, there’s a chance he’ll be able to play through the injury. Just don’t count on him being able to hold a cup of tea with proper etiquette anytime soon.
Rui Hachimura

LAL Forward #28

Rui Hachimura finished Tuesday’s loss to the Thunder with 18 points (7-of-13 FGs, 1-of-2 FTs), two rebounds, two assists, one steal, one block and three three-pointers.

Hachimura led the Lakers in minutes in Tuesday’s loss. He finished as a team-worst minus-21 in his 37 minutes, but was their best shot-maker on the evening, not named LeBron James. He tied a team-high in three-pointers and nearly reached the 20-point mark, as well, but didn’t make much noise beyond his scoring. He’ll want to figure out how to have more of a positive impact in Game 2.
Austin Reaves

LAL Guard #15

Austin Reaves logged eight points (3-of-16 FGs, 2-of-2 FTs), five rebounds, six assists and one block in the loss to the Thunder on Tuesday.

Reaves really had a tough time generating points on Tuesday. Without a three-point make and through poor shooting inside the arc, he logged his first single-digit scoring performance of the season. The fifth-year pro also struggled with turnovers, but his six assists helped to somewhat overshadow the giveaways. Especially with Luka Dončić still sidelined, the Lakers will need Reaves to play at a much higher level in Game 2 and moving forward against the NBA’s defending champions.
LeBron James

LAL Forward #23

LeBron James totaled 27 points (12-of-17 FGs, 0-of-1 FTs), four rebounds, six assists, one steal and three three-pointers on Tuesday in the loss to the Thunder.

James logged 36 minutes on Tuesday and was by far the most productive Laker to take the floor. He only missed five total shots on the night, showcasing his touch both inside and outside the arc, while also making his usual contributions as a facilitator. The accomplished veteran didn’t get much help from his teammates on the offensive end, something that would greatly benefit the Lakers on Thursday. Whether the others get going offensively or not, James will more than likely need to put forth another strong performance in Game 2.
Jarred Vanderbilt

LAL Forward #2

Jarred Vanderbilt (finger) has been ruled out for the rest of Tuesday’s game against the Thunder.

Vanderbilt was ruled out after injuring his finger during the first half in Game 1 vs. OKC. He had logged just six minutes off the bench, tallying two points and one rebound. Jake LaRavia could potentially see more minutes while Vanderbilt is unavailable.
Luka Dončić

LAL Forward-Guard #77

Luka Dončić (hamstring) is out for Tuesday’s Game 1 against the Thunder.

On April 29, it was reported that Dončić, who strained his left hamstring in an April 2 loss to the Thunder, had no return timeline. He’ll remain out at the start of the second-round series, with the hope that the Lakers will get Dončić back at some point. Marcus Smart and Rui Hachimura will continue to play significant minutes until Dončić can play.
Deandre Ayton

LAL Center #5

Deandre Ayton tallied seven points (2-of-6 FGs, 3-of-7 FTs), 16 rebounds, one assist and one blocked shot in Friday’s Game 6 win over the Rockets.

While he did not offer much production as a scorer, Ayton more than held his own on the glass in Game 6. The Lakers center grabbed at least 10 rebounds in each of the final three games of the series, totaling 33 in Games 5 and 6. While the Lakers will need more offense from Ayton in the second round against Oklahoma City, at a minimum, he’ll need to be dominant on the glass for them to have any chance of pulling off what would be a major upset.
Rui Hachimura

LAL Forward #28

Rui Hachimura amassed 21 points (8-of-15 FGs), six rebounds, two assists, one block and five three-pointers in Friday’s Game 6 win over the Rockets.

On a night when three Lakers finished in double figures, Hachimura recorded his second 20-point game of the series. The 6-foot-8 forward shot 5-of-9 from beyond the arc in Game 6, and he was 17-of-31 for the series. The Lakers won’t have much margin for error against Oklahoma City in the second round; Hachimura must be consistently productive in the series, which opens on Tuesday night.
LeBron James

LAL Forward #23

LeBron James finished Friday’s Game 6 victory over the Rockets with 28 points (10-of-25 FGs, 6-of-8 FTs), seven rebounds, eight assists and two three-pointers.

By far the most experienced player on the Lakers’ roster, James understood the assignment for Friday’s series clincher. He hunted his shot early, setting the tone for the Lakers to build up a large first-half lead and coast from there. The good news for James and the Lakers is that they’ll get a few days off, with the second-round series against the Thunder not starting until Tuesday. Regardless of what happens with Luka Dončić (hamstring), the Lakers will need the best version of James to have any shot at pulling off the upset.
Austin Reaves

LAL Guard #15

Marcus Smart, Austin Reaves, Rui Hachimura, LeBron James and Deandre Ayton will start Friday’s Game 6 against the Rockets.

After coming off the bench in his first game back from a strained oblique, Reaves has returned to the Lakers’ starting lineup. He replaces Luke Kennard, who missed all four of his shot attempts in Game 5 and scored just one point. The Lakers are looking to avoid having to play a Game 7 on Sunday after winning the first three games of this series.