Lakers need to let 3-pointers fly to have chance vs. Thunder
It’s no secret that the Lakers’ 3-point volume has dipped significantly since Luka Doncic has been sidelined with a left hamstring strain.
2026
| Season | Team | GP | PPG | RPG | APG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | LAL | 64 | 33.5 | 7.7 | 8.3 |
| 2025 | — | 50 | 28.2 | 8.2 | 7.7 |
| 2024 | DAL | 70 | 33.9 | 9.2 | 9.8 |
| 2023 | DAL | 66 | 32.4 | 8.6 | 8 |
| 2022 | DAL | 65 | 28.4 | 9.1 | 8.7 |
| 2021 | DAL | 66 | 27.7 | 8 | 8.6 |
| 2020 | DAL | 61 | 28.8 | 9.4 | 8.8 |
| 2019 | DAL | 72 | 21.2 | 7.8 | 6 |
It’s no secret that the Lakers’ 3-point volume has dipped significantly since Luka Doncic has been sidelined with a left hamstring strain.
The Los Angeles Lakers are still missing leading scorer Luka Doncic. Here's a look at his injury timeline.
Luka Doncic remains out as the Lakers look to rebound from their Game 1 loss to the Thunder.
Don't rush back, Luka Doncic. It's not worth it. The Lakers can't beat the defending champion Thunder. You can't risk further injury.
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.
The last time the Lakers were in Oklahoma City, Luka Doncic's regular season ended because of a Grade 2 left hamstring strain he suffered in the April 2 loss to the Thunder.
Legendary professional wrestler Ric Flair took to X to bash LA Lakers star Luka Doncic for missing games with a hamstring injury.
The Nature Boy is very upset with the Lakers' wonder boy.
Lakers star Luka Doncic said he does not know when he will be able to return from the Grade 2 hamstring strain that has sidelined him since early April.
The Thunder overwhelm the Lakers 108-90 in Game 1, exposing major gaps in depth, shooting, and defense. Without Luka Doncic, Los Angeles looks outmatched against the reigning champions.
Game 2 of the Lakers' Western Conference semifinals series versus the Thunder will mark five weeks since Dončić's setback.
After a heroic effort by LeBron James and stout team defense in the first round against the Rockets, the Lakers suddenly miss their superstar offensive catalyst
The Los Angeles Lakers were without Luka Doncic in Game 1 against the top seed Thunder in Oklahoma City on Tuesday. He'll probably be out even longer.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is in the dream position.
Lakers forward Jarred Vanderbilt has a secret Instagram account, “Vando Vault,” filled with hilarious memes, funny videos, and locker room moments featuring Luka Doncic, Austin Reaves, LeBron James and teammates.
As expected, the reigning champs will be shorthanded Tuesday night. Star wing Jalen Williams has been ruled out in Game 1 against the Lakers due to a Grade 1 hamstring strain. “He’s progressing according to plan, I would say,” Thunder head coach Mark Daigneault said Monday when speaking with media. “In terms of a timeline, we’re not...
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Dončić's availability moving forward against the Thunder remains unclear beyond Game 1. But being ruled out a day ahead of time is generally not a good sign of a quick return.
The Lakers will open the second round without Luka Doncic, and it may be a while before that changes. Doncic is not close to returning from a Grade 2 left hamstring strain and will miss the start of the series against the Thunder, according to ESPN’s Shams Charania. He is being evaluated on a week-to-week […] The post Lakers’ Luka Doncic still not close to return, with Thunder looming appeared first on Hoops Wire.