Lakers guard Austin Reaves, amid his finest season as a professional, left Friday’s recreation with the Lakers due to a proper calf harm. He’s anticipated to endure an MRI scan Saturday to find out the severity of the harm, the staff mentioned.
Reaves performed 9 minutes within the first quarter towards the Clippers earlier than testing and heading to the locker room.
Reaves has began 52 video games this season for the Lakers, averaging 19.3 factors, 4.3 rebounds and 6.1 assists.
Calf accidents are notoriously difficult within the NBA, with Luka Doncic lacking time due to a recurring calf downside. He missed roughly seven weeks after struggling a calf pressure on Christmas whereas with the Dallas Mavericks.
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Reaves missed 5 video games earlier this season after sustaining a pelvic harm. He performed in each recreation for the Lakers the earlier season.
Gabe Vincent changed Reaves within the lineup to start the second half.
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This story initially appeared in Los Angeles Instances.