Austin Reaves could return as Lakers look to bounce back from early-season stumble
Austin Reaves, averaging 31.1 points in seven games, could return from a mild right groin strain as the Lakers aim to recover from a loss to the Atlanta Hawks.
- On Monday, Austin Reaves could return to the Lakers' lineup after being sidelined for over a week, with his status listed as questionable for the Spectrum Center game in Charlotte, N.C.
- On Saturday, Austin Reaves suffered the injury during a Lakers game, and an MRI confirmed a mild right groin strain, after he was listed as questionable amid soreness.
- With the team 7-3, Reaves averaged 31.1 points , 9.3 assists and 5.1 rebounds in the first seven games, supporting the Lakers' early success.
- Saturday's loss underscored transition defense and off-ball issues as the Los Angeles Lakers fell 122 to 102 to a short-handed Atlanta Hawks, with 20 giveaways.
- Coach JJ Redick said Reaves' pain is `really low` and expects him to return during the Lakers' ongoing five-game road trip, adding the team will review film from the loss.
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The Los Angeles Lakers will host the Charlotte Hornets tonight, who have only three wins this season. Luka Dončić and his teammates have seven wins and three losses in 10 games and enter the game as favorites.
The Los Angeles Lakers are visiting Charlotte at 1:00 AM, and a decision on Austin Reaves' (non-)playing will be made just before the start of the game.
Lakers G Austin Reaves (groin) probable to return vs. Hornets
Los Angeles Lakers guard Austin Reaves is expected to return from a groin injury for Monday's road game against the Charlotte Hornets after missing the last three games.
LA Lakers Injury Update: Massive News on Austin Reaves' Return and Adou Thiero's Status Revealed vs. Hornets (Nov. 10)t
The LA Lakers could receive a massive boost on Saturday as breakout star Austin Reaves could return to the lineup after a three-game absence. Reaves has been out with a groin injury.
Austin Reaves could return as Lakers look to bounce back from early-season stumble
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — After being sidelined for over a week, Austin Reaves could make his return to the floor in Monday’s road game against the Charlotte Hornets. The Lakers upgraded Reaves’ status to questionable on the team’s Sunday evening injury report because of a right groin strain. The star guard sat out of the Lakers’ three previous games with the injury, which he suffered during the first quarter of the Nov. 2 home win over the Miami Heat. …
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