Thunder stun Lakers in Game 1 as Vanderbilt suffers gruesome pinky dislocation

Oklahoma City beat Los Angeles 108-90 in Game 1 of the Western Conference semifinals after Jarred Vanderbilt suffered a full dislocation of his right pinky on a block, requiring stitches and exiting after six minutes. The injury could sideline him for the series, affecting LA’s defense, while the Thunder’s bench reacted in shock and LeBron James praised Vanderbilt’s toughness.