Luka Doncic Starts Return-to-Play Protocol

Luka Doncic is over four weeks into recovery from a Grade 2 hamstring strain suffered on April 2. He has started his return-to-play protocol and is gradually increasing his court activity, but has not yet progressed to one-on-one drills. With the Western Conference semifinals approaching, a return for Game 1 appears unlikely due to the nature of his injury, although a potential Game 3 return could be feasible if his recovery aligns with teammate Austin Reaves’ progression. The Lakers must continue winning to keep Doncic’s playoff impact viable.

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