Lakers' Doncic Out for Rest of Regular Season

The 27‑year‑old Slovenian, who led the league in scoring with 33.5 points per game, suffered a grade‑two strain of his left hamstring in Thursday’s loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder. He will be sidelined for the last five regular‑season games, with the Lakers already clinching a playoff spot.

The injury means Doncic will fall one game short of the 65‑game minimum for end‑of‑season awards, prompting his agent to file an 'Extraordinary Circumstances Challenge' to preserve his MVP candidacy.