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Los Angeles Lakers forward Jarred Vanderbilt is available to play in Game 3 of the Western Conference semifinals against the Oklahoma City Thunder on Saturday night.
The Lakers initially listed Vanderbilt as “questionable” for Game 3 after he dislocated his right pinkie finger in Game 1 of the series against the Thunder. Vanderbilt suffered the injury when he hit his finger on the backboard while trying to block a dunk from Thunder center Chet Holmgren.
Vanderbilt missed Game 2 with the injury but shortly before tip-off for Game 3, Los Angeles cleared Vanderbilt to play.
May 5, 2026; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Los Angeles Lakers forward Jarred Vanderbilt (2) runs down the court after a play against the Oklahoma City Thunder in the first half during game one of the second round of the 2026 NBA Playoffs at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images
The Lakers are down 0-2 in the series but will be back in Crypto.com Arena for Game 3. Winning Game 3 will be crucial for Los Angeles to keep their season alive.
The return of Vanderbilt is a big boost for the Lakers’ defense. He has averaged 3.8 rebounds across 12 minutes in six games of the playoffs this season. Vanderbilt will be a big piece as the Lakers look to take down the defending NBA champions.
Photo Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images
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The Lakers initially listed Vanderbilt as “questionable” for Game 3 after he dislocated his right pinkie finger in Game 1 of the series against the Thunder. Vanderbilt suffered the injury when he hit his finger on the backboard while trying to block a dunk from Thunder center Chet Holmgren.
Vanderbilt missed Game 2 with the injury but shortly before tip-off for Game 3, Los Angeles cleared Vanderbilt to play.
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May 5, 2026; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Los Angeles Lakers forward Jarred Vanderbilt (2) runs down the court after a play against the Oklahoma City Thunder in the first half during game one of the second round of the 2026 NBA Playoffs at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images
The Lakers are down 0-2 in the series but will be back in Crypto.com Arena for Game 3. Winning Game 3 will be crucial for Los Angeles to keep their season alive.
The return of Vanderbilt is a big boost for the Lakers’ defense. He has averaged 3.8 rebounds across 12 minutes in six games of the playoffs this season. Vanderbilt will be a big piece as the Lakers look to take down the defending NBA champions.
Photo Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images
The post Lakers Clear Jarred Vanderbilt For Game 3 Against OKC After Dislocating Finger appeared first on LA Sports Report.
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