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PHOENIX, ARIZONA - FEBRUARY 26: Luka Doncic #77 of the Los Angeles Lakers reacts during the second half of the NBA game against the Phoenix Suns at Mortgage Matchup Center on February 26, 2026 in Phoenix, Arizona. The Suns defeated the Lakers 113-110. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)
On Thursday night, the Los Angeles Lakers will play Game 2 of their second-round playoff series against the Thunder in Oklahoma City.
The Lakers are coming off a 108-90 loss in Game 1 (on Tuesday).
LeBron James led the team with 27 points.
Lakers Announce Injury Report
GettyLos Angeles Lakers head coach JJ Redick stands on the court during a timeout during the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Sacramento Kings at Crypto.com Arena on Sunday, Dec. 28, 2025 in Los Angeles, CA.
UPDATE: Luke Kennard is available, while Jarred Vanderbilt has been ruled out.
Ahead of Game 2, the Lakers have announced their full injury report.
Luka Doncic remains ruled out.
Luke Kennard is questionable, while Jarred Vanderbilt is doubtful.
Ryan Ward of Lakers OnSI wrote: “A couple of Lakers updates to the injury report for tomorrow’s game in OKC: Luke Kennard is QUESTIONABLE, Jarred Vanderbilt is DOUBTFUL”
A couple of Lakers updates to the injury report for tomorrow’s game in OKC: Luke Kennard is QUESTIONABLE, Jarred Vanderbilt is DOUBTFUL
Looking At Kennard
GettyLuke Kennard #10 of the Los Angeles Lakers reacts after making a three point shot during the second half of Game One of the First Round of the NBA Western Conference Playoffs against the Houston Rockets at Crypto.com Arena on April 18, 2026 in Los Angeles, California.
Kennard is in his first season with the Lakers after getting traded (via the Atlanta Hawks) earlier this year.
The former Duke star is averaging 11.7 points, 4.3 rebounds, 2.7 assists and 1.0 steals per contest while shooting 43.3% from the field and 40.7% from three-point range in his first seven games of the 2026 NBA playoffs.
Before the Lakers and Hawks, Kennard also spent time with the LA Clippers, Detroit Pistons and Memphis Grizzlies.
Looking At Vanderbilt
GettyJarred Vanderbilt #2 of the Los Angeles Lakers looks to pass during the first half of a game against the Chicago Bulls at Crypto.com Arena on March 12, 2026 in Los Angeles, California.
Vanderbilt is in his fourth season playing for the Lakers.
He is currently averaging 3.3 points and 3.8 rebounds per contest while shooting 42.9% from the field in his first six games of the playoffs.
Before Los Angeles, the former Kentucky star also had stints with the Denver Nuggets, Utah Jazz and Minnesota Timberwolves.
Lakers Right Now
GettyHead coach JJ Redick of the Los Angeles Lakers speaks with the team in the huddle during the first quarter of the game against the Houston Rockets at Toyota Center on April 24, 2026 in Houston, Texas.
The Lakers are the fourth seed after going 53-29 during the regular season.
They beat the Houston Rockets in the first round (in six games).
Following Game 2 against OKC, the Lakers and Thunder will head to Los Angeles for Games 3 and 4.
Ben Stinar Ben Stinar has been covering the NBA for over seven years. He has written for OnSI, Forbes, Amico Hoops, The Big Lead and had a podcast with former All-Star Jameer Nelson. More about Ben Stinar