Luka Doncic, the star point guard for the Dallas Mavericks, is projected to miss the entire first round of the playoffs due to a Grade 2 left hamstring strain sustained on April 2. The Los Angeles Lakers, facing the Houston Rockets, have seen their odds decline significantly in Doncic's absence.

• 01Luka Doncic suffered a Grade 2 hamstring strain on April 2.
• 02Doncic was leading the league with 33.5 points per game before his injury.
• 03The Lakers are currently listed as 5.5-point underdogs against the Rockets.
• 04Head coach J.J. Redick confirmed Doncic and Austin Reaves are out indefinitely.
• 05Lakers' odds to win the series against Houston have dropped to +450.

The absence of Luka Doncic could significantly hinder the Lakers' chances of advancing in the playoffs, affecting fans and local businesses that rely on playoff games.