Lakers release injury report for Game 2 versus Thunder
The Lakers could be very short-handed when they face the Thunder in Game 2 of the Western Conference semifinals.
The Los Angeles Lakers ' offense tailed off in the second half of Game 1 against the Oklahoma City Thunder on Tuesday after they scored 53 points in the first two quarters. After halftime, they could only muster 37 points as they fell 108-90 to the defending NBA champions. They have been without Luka Doncic for just over a month due to a hamstring strain, but they could be even more short-handed for Game 2 on Thursday.
Forward Jarred Vanderbilt dislocated a finger on his right hand while trying to block a shot and had to immediately leave the court. He's listed as doubtful, while guard Luke Kennard is questionable with neck soreness. Lakers’ injury report for Game 2 vs.
OKC: pic. twitter. com/WV2NCc4jmM — Jovan Buha (@jovanbuha) May 6, 2026 For Oklahoma City, forward Jalen Williams and big man Thomas Sorber will not play .
Not having Vanderbilt and Kennard would seriously hamper Los Angeles. Vanderbilt is a versatile, energetic defender who can pound the boards, and Kennard is one of the team's few legitimate 3-point threats. Kennard can also handle the basketball and even get others involved, and L.