Luka Doncic's Thunder-Lakers Game 3 status officially revealed

Help isn't arriving. The Oklahoma City Thunder will get a chance to build up a daunting series lead over the Los Angeles Lakers to end any intrigue. Luka Doncic has officially been ruled out for Game 3 of their Round 2 matchup with a hamstring strain.

Doncic sustained the hamstring strain in OKC on Apr. 2. Since then, he's been out for over a month and has missed all nine of Los Angeles' NBA playoff games.

The Thunder pulled away late in their 125-107 Game 2 win over the Lakers. They have a 2-0 series lead. It shouldn't be a shocker to see Doncic remain out.

Recently talking to LA reporters, the MVP candidate gently told fans that he likely won't pull a Superman and be back to help the Lakers pull off an all-time upset over the Thunder. Now, he's out for an important Game 3. The Thunder should take care of business against the Lakers in Game 2.