- Los Angeles Lakers forward Jarred Vanderbilt sustained a severe right pinkie injury during Game 1 of the Western Conference semifinal against the Oklahoma City Thunder.
- The injury occurred when Vanderbilt's finger struck the backboard while attempting to block a dunk by Thunder center Chet Holmgren.
- The injury was a full dislocation of his right pinkie finger, with the bone breaking through the skin, and required stitches.
- Players and coaches described the injury as 'gruesome' and 'freak,' noting Vanderbilt was audibly screaming in pain.
- Vanderbilt's exit reduced the Lakers' rotation, and the Thunder ultimately won the game 108-90; the duration of Vanderbilt's absence is currently unknown.
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