Final Injury Report for Thunder-Lakers Game 3: Will Luke Doncic, Jalen Williams Play?
The Los Angeles Lakers are at home on Saturday night as they host the Oklahoma City Thunder in Game 3 of the Western Conference semifinals.
Los Angeles enters Saturday's game trailing 0-2 in the series after losing on the road in Oklahoma City in Game 2 on Thursday night.
In Thursday's loss to the Thunder, Austin Reaves led the way for the Lakers as he recorded 31 points and six assists while LeBron James added 23 points and six assists of his own.
Now Los Angeles will try to bounce back at home on Saturday in Game 3 as they look to grab a victory over the Thunder to avoid falling into a 0-3 hole in the series.
On the other side, Oklahoma City enters Saturday's contest with a 2-0 series lead after defeating the Lakers at home on Thursday night in Game 2.
Chet Holmgren led the way for the Thunder in Thursday's victory as he ended the game with 22 points, nine rebounds, three assists and four steals while Ajay Mitchell recorded 20 points, three rebounds and six assists.
While both teams are looking to pick up a victory in Game 3 on Saturday night, both squads may be without one of their star players due to injury.
Thunder Injury Report: Will Jalen Williams Play?
For the Thunder, they have two players listed on their injury report, including star forward Jalen Williams.
Oklahoma City has ruled out Williams due to a left hamstring strain that he suffered in the first round as he will miss his fifth consecutive contest.
Thunder injury report for Game 3 against the Lakers:
— Clemente Almanza (@CAlmanza1007) May 9, 2026
Jalen Williams (hamstring strain) is out
Thomas Sorber (torn ACL) is out
With Williams still sidelined, Mitchell, Alex Caruso and Cason Wallace could all continue to have increased roles.
The Thunder have also ruled out Thomas Sorber as he remains sidelined while recovering from a torn ACL.
Lakers Injury Report: Will Luka Doncic, Jarred Vanderbilt Play?
On the other side, the Lakers have two players listed on their injury report as well, including star guard Luka Doncic.
Los Angeles has ruled out Doncic due to a left hamstring strain that has sidelined him to begin the playoffs and there is still no timetable for his return.
Lakers injury report for Game 3: pic.twitter.com/a6AjTKkZPT
— Dave McMenamin (@mcten) May 9, 2026
With Doncic still sidelined, Marcus Smart and Rui Hachimura could both continue to have larger roles.
The Lakers have listed Jarred Vanderbilt as questionable due to a dislocated right finger that he suffered in Game 1 and he is in danger of missing his second straight game.
If Vanderbilt remains sidelined, Dalton Knecht and Jake LaRavia could both be in line for increased roles once again.
Fans can catch Game 3 of the Western Conference semifinals between the Thunder and Lakers from Los Angeles on Saturday night at 8:30 p.m. ET on ABC.
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This story was originally published May 9, 2026 at 4:30 PM.