Lakers guard Austin Reaves exited Friday’s sport towards the Clippers and didn’t return as a result of calf soreness, according to ESPN’s Dave McMenamin. He subbed out with below three minutes left within the first quarter and can obtain an MRI on Saturday.
“He was experiencing some tightness within the calf, some soreness,” head coach JJ Redick mentioned. “Was held out as a precaution.”
Ahead Rui Hachimura missed Friday’s sport completely after he was dominated out as a result of a knee pressure he suffered on Thursday towards the Timberwolves. Hachimura acquired an MRI on Friday, however there’s no timetable for his return. Nevertheless, Redick expressed that the Lakers are optimistic that Hachimura’s harm isn’t severe.
“It’s nonetheless not fairly clear on when he can be out there to play,” Redick mentioned. “However we’re optimistic.”
Extra particularly, Hachimura is coping with left patellar tendinopathy. Redick mentioned Hachimura can be re-assessed in a single week, according
to McMenamin.
In Reaves’ place, Gabe Vincent acquired an uptick in minutes and began the second half. Ahead Dorian Finney-Smith took over a beginning function with Hachimura out.
The surging Lakers will miss each gamers if both has to overlook a lot time. Reaves has recorded a number of 30-point video games since New Yr’s Eve, averaging 23.5 factors in his final 11. Hachimura is a full-time starter when wholesome, averaging 13.3 factors and 5.2 rebounds.
The Lakers have received 15 of their final 18 video games to maneuver up the standings, now only a sport again of the second seed within the West.
