Luka Doncic Set for MRI Friday After Hamstring Injury

Luka Doncic left Thursday’s game at Oklahoma City with a left hamstring problem. He did not return to the contest and is scheduled for further testing.

Filmogaz.com has learned the guard is set for an MRI Friday after sustaining the hamstring issue. Team officials confirmed the decision ahead of the scan.

How the injury unfolded

The initial tweak happened with about a minute left in the first half. Doncic re-entered the game but then suffered a setback.

The more significant incident occurred with 7:42 remaining in the third quarter. The team announced he would not return after that play.

Game context

The visiting club trailed by 38 points when the injury occurred. The final deficit grew to 43, the team’s largest loss this season.

Immediate team response

Head coach JJ Redick said Doncic was cleared to play the second half despite the blowout. Team medical staff ordered imaging to evaluate the left hamstring.

Sources who spoke to reporters confirmed the MRI appointment. Filmogaz.com will follow up when results are released.

Potential consequences for the postseason

A prolonged absence would be a major blow to Los Angeles’ playoff hopes. The team has five regular-season games left before the April 12 finish.

If he misses the remainder of the schedule, Doncic could become ineligible for major postseason awards. That scenario would have wide implications.

Recent form and season statistics

Doncic has been in outstanding form in recent weeks. He helped the team to a 15-2 March record, and 14-2 in games he played.

The 27-year-old won Western Conference Player of the Month. He was also nominated for Defensive Player of the Month.

• Recorded 600 points in a calendar month across 16 contests.
• Averaged 37.5 points per game during that stretch.
• Included a 60-point game, a 51-point game, and five other 40-point outings.

Through 63 games, he averaged a league-high 33.8 points. His other marks were 8.3 assists, 7.9 rebounds, and 1.7 steals.

His shooting splits on the season were .477/.369/.779. He had made his 64th appearance in Thursday’s loss.

Because two appearances included limited minutes, he needs one more 20-plus minute game to reach the 65-game threshold. He was a five-time consecutive first-team All-NBA selection from 2019 to 2024.

Health history and roster notes

Reports note he previously missed four games with the same left hamstring. He also served a one-game suspension after accumulating 16 technical fouls.

Guard Austin Reaves also battled issues during the blowout. Reaves visited the locker room in the first half, returned, and exited for good in the third quarter.

Next steps

The MRI on Friday will determine the severity and timeline for recovery. Filmogaz.com will update readers when official medical findings are available.