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Luka Doncic reveals his actual injury return timeline, and it's bad news for Lakers
On Wednesday, Los Angeles Lakers star Luka Doncic addressed his recovery from a Grade 2 hamstring strain sustained April 2, saying he has begun running but remains unable to participate in on-court contact drills.
The injury occurred April 2 in Oklahoma City, prompting Doncic to seek platelet-rich plasma therapy in Spain where he received four injections spaced by four days between each treatment.
"It's very frustrating," Doncic told reporters, noting an initial eight-week recovery timeline and cautioning, "It's a tough one for me because I came back from injuries before too soon."
LeBron James addressed Doncic's absence following the 108-90 Game 1 loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder, noting that missing such a player represents a "major piece missing" for the Lakers.
Thursday's Game 2 marks five weeks since the injury; Doncic remained noncommittal on playing when the series shifts to Los Angeles for Games 3 and 4, though he praised teammates for stepping up.