Austin Reaves may be sidelined for at least a month after the Los Angeles Lakers announced a grade-2 left gastrocnemius strain.
Injury Details
The Lakers said Friday that Reaves had been diagnosed with a grade 2 left gastrocnemius strain. He will be evaluated again in approximately four weeks.
Game Impact
Reaves did not play in the second half of the Lakers’ 119-96 loss to Houston on Thursday. He had 12 points before leaving what became Los Angeles’ third straight defeat.
Player Context
That was Reaves’ second game back after he had missed three in a row, also with a strained left calf. He is second on the Lakers behind Luka Doncic with 26.6 points per game.
Key Takeaways
- Reaves could miss at least a month with a strained left calf.
- The Lakers’ recent loss to Houston was a 119-96 defeat.
- Reaves averages 26.6 points per game, second only to Luka Doncic.
The injury comes at a time when the Lakers are struggling, and Reaves’ absence could further challenge the team’s depth.
