Jarred Vanderbilt injury update: Lakers forward hurts hand in NBA playoff game vs Thunder

Los Angeles Lakers forward Jarred Vanderbilt left Game 1 of the Western Conference semifinals against the OKC Thunder with an apparent hand injury. Vanderbilt suffered the injury to his right hand while attempting to block an alley-oop dunk by Chet Holmgren with 5:51 left in the second quarter.
Los Angeles Lakers forward Jarred Vanderbilt left Game 1 of the Western Conference semifinals against the OKC Thunder with a hand injury. The injury occurred when Vanderbilt attempted to block an alley-oop dunk by Chet Holmgren with 5:51 left in the second quarter. Vanderbilt was in considerable pain and was escorted by trainers back to the locker room. The Lakers played Game 1 against the Thunder on May 5. The series is a best-of-seven, with Games 5-7 if necessary.
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