OKLAHOMA CITY — The last time the Lakers were in Oklahoma City, Luka Doncic’s regular season ended because of a Grade 2 left hamstring strain he suffered in the April 2 loss to the Thunder.

Nearly a month later, Doncic reaffirmed his desire to return during the playoffs .

When speaking with media on Wednesday morning, Lakers star Luka Doncic confirmed that he will be returning for the NBA playoffs. Getty Images

Doncic told reporters the update during a media availability in between Tuesday’s Game 1 loss to the Thunder and Thursday’s Game 2 of the best-of-seven second round playoff series.

Originally, the injury had an expected recovery timeline of 4-6 weeks but Doncic said he was told 8 weeks.…