Lakers' Jarred Vanderbilt Suffers Dislocated Pinky in Playoff Game
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Los Angeles Lakers forward Jarred Vanderbilt dislocated his right pinky finger during a playoff game against the Oklahoma City Thunder. The injury occurred while attempting to block a dunk, leading to his exit from the game.
- 01Jarred Vanderbilt dislocated his right pinky finger.
- 02The injury happened during Game 1 of the Western Conference semifinals.
- 03Vanderbilt was injured while blocking a dunk by Chet Holmgren.
- 04The Lakers lost the game 108-90 to the Thunder.
- 05The injury caused visible distress among players on the Thunder bench.
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In a disappointing start to the Western Conference semifinals, Los Angeles Lakers forward Jarred Vanderbilt suffered a full dislocation of his right pinky finger during their 108-90 loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder. The injury occurred in the second quarter while Vanderbilt attempted to block a dunk by Thunder center Chet Holmgren. As Vanderbilt swiped at Holmgren, his finger struck the backboard, causing immediate pain. He left the game visibly distressed, prompting reactions from players on the Thunder bench who turned away from the scene. This injury adds to the challenges facing the Lakers as they navigate the playoffs.
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Vanderbilt's injury may affect the Lakers' performance in the playoffs, as they rely on his contributions on both ends of the court.
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