Los Angeles LakersforwardJarred VanderbiltleftGame 1 of the Western Conference semifinalsagainst theOKC Thunderwith an apparent hand injury.
With 5:51 left in the second quarter, Vanderbilt attempted to block an alley-oop dunk byChet Holmgren, but suffered an injury to his right hand.
Vanderbilt was in considerable pain and was escorted by trainers back to the locker room.
This article will be updated.
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Thunder vs Lakers schedule for second round of NBA Playoffs
Best-of-seven; Games 5-7 if necessary.
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Game 1: Los Angeles at OKC, 7:30 p.m. CT Tuesday, May 5 (NBC, Peacock)
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Game 2: Los Angeles at OKC, 8:30 p.m. CT Thursday, May 7 (Prime)
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Game 3: OKC at Los Angeles, 7:30 p.m. CT Saturday, May 9 (ABC)
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Game 4: OKC at Los Angeles, 9:30 p.m. CT Monday, May 11 (Prime)
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Game 5 (If necessary): Los Angeles at OKC, Wednesday, May 13
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Game 6 (If necessary): OKC at Los Angeles, Saturday, May 16
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Game 7 (If necessary): Los Angeles at OKC, Monday, May 18
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