Los Angeles Lakers forward Jarred Vanderbilt was in obvious pain after hitting his pinky finger against the backboard while trying to block a dunk attempt from Oklahoma City Thunder star Chet Holmgren.
Vanderbilt, 27, suffered a dislocated pinky, sources told ESPN on Tuesday, May 5, after the Lakers’ 108-90 loss to the Thunder in Game 1 of the Western Conference semifinals.
“I just talked to him,” Lakers coach JJ Redick told reporters after the game. “He’s in as good of spirits as you can be in this situation, obviously frustrated with what happened.”
Redick, 41, added, “I had to go check on h...
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