Lakers Lose Both Luka and Reaves Before Playoffs

The Lakers can't catch a break. And honestly? This might be season-ending.

Luka Dončić left Thursday's game against the Thunder with a hamstring injury and is now done for the rest of the regular season. Austin Reaves? Grade 2 left oblique strain — out 4-6 weeks, which means he could miss the entire first round. That's more than 55 combined points per game walking out the door.

LA's lead for the 3-seed is down to a half-game over Denver with five games left. LeBron James is about to carry a roster that looks nothing like what they built this summer into the playoffs. JJ Redick needs to find answers fast — but when your two best scorers are in street clothes, there aren't many good ones. The Western Conference is licking its chops.