The Los Angeles Lakers set their injury report for game two against the Oklahoma City Thunder.
The Los Angeles Lakers look to rebound from game one by stealing home court in game two against the Oklahoma City Thunder.
The Thunder won game one 108-90, pulling away in the second half. Los Angeles came out of the gates with focus, energy, and aggressiveness, leading for the majority of the first quarter. Despite their strong showing in the first 12 minutes, they still trailed by four at the end of the first, and OKC never relinquished the lead from there.
The Lakers were competitive through two and a half quarters, but the Thunder went on a run late in the third and then to open up the fourth to win by 18.
The Thunder lead the series 1-0. Game two takes place at Paycom Center and begins at 9:30 PM ET.
Los Angeles Lakers Injury Report
Luka Doncic is OUT with a left hamstring strain. The league's leading scorer has been sidelined since April 2, and it is unknown if he will return for this series. He was given an initial time frame of being out for eight weeks, which would rule him out for the series as game seven takes place on May 18, well short of the eight-week target.
Luke Kennard is QUESTIONABLE with neck soreness. Kennard has been the top reserve for JJ Redick's squad, playing 29 minutes off the bench in game one. He finished the game with seven points, five rebounds, and one assist.
Jarred Vanderbilt is DOUBTFUL with a right finger dislocation. Vanderbilt suffered the injury after trying to block an alley-oop to Chet Holmgren in game one, slamming his hand into the backboard. He played six minutes in game one, scoring two points.
The Lakers are likely to start LeBron James, Rui Hachimura, Deandre Ayton, Austin Reaves, and Marcus Smart. Jaxson Hayes and Jake LaRavia will get time off the bench. If Kennard and Vanderbilt don't play, Bronny James could see an increase in minutes.
Oklahoma City Thunder Injury Report
Jalen Williams is OUT with a left hamstring strain. Williams has been sidelined since game two of the first round on April 22. He was originally listed as week-to-week. It is unclear if he will return for this series.
Thomas Sorber is OUT after undergoing ACL surgery in the offseason. He won't play this season.
The Thunder are expected to start Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Ajay Mitchell, Lu Dort, Isaiah Hartenstein, and Chet Holmgren.
OKC went five players deep off the bench in game one with Jaylin Williams, Cason Wallace, Alex Caruso, Isaiah Joe, and Jarred McCain all playing more than 11 minutes.