The Los Angeles Lakers have released their injury report for Game 4 of the Western Conference semifinals, with forward Jarred Vanderbilt cleared to return after recovering from a finger dislocation. However, Luka Doncic will remain sidelined due to a hamstring strain.
The Lakers are facing a 0-3 deficit in the best-of-seven series against the Oklahoma City Thunder. After a 131-108 loss in Game 3 on Saturday, Monday’s matchup is a must-win for Los Angeles, which hopes to avoid a sweep on its home court.
The only change from the previous game’s injury list is Vanderbilt’s activation. He had missed the last two contests with a dislocated finger and is now available for Monday’s action. Doncic continues to recover from his hamstring issue and will not play. For the Thunder, wing Jalen Williams and center Thomas Sarb are also out.
If the Lakers secure a win in Game 4, the series will shift to Oklahoma City for Game 5 on Wednesday. A potential Game 6 would be held in Los Angeles on Saturday, May 16, but a return to the road remains unlikely given the current circumstances.
