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Final Injury Report for Thunder-Lakers Game 4: Will Luka Doncic, Jalen Williams Play?

The Los Angeles Lakers are at home on Monday night as they host the Oklahoma City Thunder in Game 4 of the Western Conference semifinals.

Los Angeles enters Monday's game trailing 0-3 in the series after losing at home to Oklahoma City in Game 3 on Saturday night.

 Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (23) William Liang-Imagn Images
Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (23) William Liang-Imagn Images William Liang-Imagn Images

In Saturday's loss to the Thunder, LeBron James led the way for the Lakers as he recorded 19 points, six rebounds and eight assists while Rui Hachimura added 21 points, five rebounds and four assists of his own.

Now Los Angeles will try to bounce back at home on Monday as they look to grab a victory over the Thunder in Game 4 and avoid being swept.

On the other side, Oklahoma City enters Monday's contest with a 3-0 series lead after defeating the Lakers on the road in dominant fashion on Saturday night in Game 3.

 Oklahoma City Thunder guard Ajay Mitchell (25) Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images
Oklahoma City Thunder guard Ajay Mitchell (25) Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images

Ajay Mitchell led the way for the Thunder in Saturday's victory as he ended the game with 24 points, four rebounds and 10 assists while Shai Gilgeous-Alexander recorded 23 points, four rebounds and nine assists.

While both teams are looking to pick up a victory in Game 4 on Monday 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.

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© Kyle Terada-Imagn Images © Kyle Terada-Imagn Images

Oklahoma City has ruled out Williams due to a left hamstring strain that he suffered in Game 2 of their first-round series against the Phoenix Suns as he will miss his sixth straight game and there is still no timetable for his return.

With Williams sidelined once again, Mitchell, Cason Wallace and Alex Caruso could all continue to have increased roles until the star forward is cleared to return.

 Oklahoma City Thunder center Thomas Sorber (12) Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images
Oklahoma City Thunder center Thomas Sorber (12) Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images

The Thunder have also ruled out Thomas Sorber as he remains sidelined while recovering from a torn ACL.

Lakers Injury Report: Will Luka Doncic Play?

On the other side, the Lakers have only one player listed on their injury report as they have ruled out star guard Luka Doncic.

 Los Angeles Lakers guard Luka Doncic (77). Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images
Los Angeles Lakers guard Luka Doncic (77). Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images

Los Angeles has ruled out Doncic due to a left hamstring strain that has sidelined for the entire playoffs thus far and there is still no timetable for his return.

With Doncic still sidelined, Hachimura, Marcus Smart and Luke Kennard could all continue to have larger roles.

Fans can catch Game 4 of the Western Conference semifinals between the thunder and Lakers from Los Angeles on Monday night at 10:30 p.m. ET on Amazon Prime Video.

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This story was originally published May 11, 2026 at 3:00 PM.

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