Austin Reeves returns to the infirmary
Again, the calf causes problems for the star, and Austin Reaves was forced to return to the infirmary. Author of 12 points in the first period against the Rocketsthe Lakers guard did not return to the game, and JJ Redick was quite surprised.
“Austin clearly sensed something,” says the Lakers coach. “We were doing our usual routine at half-time and then, as we were leaving the dressing room, the head of physical preparation told me it wouldn’t continue.”
It’s the same calf, left, that forced Austin Reeves to miss three games recently. He returned against the Suns on Tuesday, and eventually the injury showed up.
This time the staff decided to give him an MRI. For Luka Dončić, who suffered the same injury after arriving in Los Angeles, it is imperative that his friend fully recovers.
“I know what it’s like to go through a calf injury,” reminds the Slovenian. “It’s really not pleasant. I’ll just be there to support him. Take your time. Calves are dangerous, so take your time.”
A hard blow for the Lakers, who remain at three losses in a row, but also for the player who recorded his best season in his career with the best average of points, assists and rebounds.
| Austin Reaves | Percentage | Rebounds | |||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saison | The team | MJ | Min | Shots | 3pts | LF | Off | Def | That | Pd | Ft | Int | Bp | Ct | Pts |
| 2021-22 | LAL | 61 | 23:15 | 45.9 | 31.7 | 83.9 | 0.7 | 2.4 | 3.2 | 1.8 | 1.4 | 0.5 | 0.7 | 0.3 | 7.3 |
| 2022-23 | LAL | 64 | 28:48 | 52.9 | 39.8 | 86.4 | 0.5 | 2.5 | 3.0 | 3.4 | 1.7 | 0.5 | 1.5 | 0.3 | 13.0 |
| 2023-24 | LAL | 82 | 32:04 | 48.6 | 36.7 | 85.3 | 0.7 | 3.6 | 4.3 | 5.5 | 1.9 | 0.8 | 2.1 | 0.3 | 15.9 |
| 2024-25 | LAL | 73 | 34:56 | 46.0 | 37.7 | 87.7 | 0.8 | 3.7 | 4.5 | 5.8 | 2.1 | 1.1 | 2.4 | 0.3 | 20.2 |
| 2025-26 | LAL | 23 | 35:18 | 50.7 | 36.5 | 87.3 | 0.7 | 4.5 | 5.2 | 6.3 | 2.3 | 1.0 | 3.3 | 0.2 | 26.6 |
How to read statistics? MJ = matches played; Min = Minute; Shots = Shots Successful / Shots Attempted; 3 points = 3 points / attempt 3 points; LF = free throws made / free throws attempted; Off = offensive rebound; Def=defensive jump; Tot = Total number of jumps; Pd = assists; Fte: Personal mistakes; Int = intercepts; Bp = lost balls; Ct: Against; Points = Points.
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