Austin Reaves suffered a left heel injury during Wednesday night’s 123-112 win over the Milwaukee Bucks, even as as the Los Angeles Lakers earned their seventh straight victory.
The Lakers moved to 11-2 on the season at Fiserv Forum. But the win cost the team depth in the backcourt. Three key players suffered injuries during the second half.
Reaves left the game with 5:20 left in the third quarter. He landed awkwardly after attempting a fast-break dunk according to ESPN reporting. Medical personnel accompanied him as he limped off the court.
Reaves had 18 points, five assists, and three steals in 25 minutes of action, according to NBA.com. Head coach JJ Redick said initial X-rays at the arena were negative. He also said doctors ruled out Achilles tendon issues.
JJ Redick says X-rays were negative for Reaves. No further update on him until he receives medical imaging back in Los Angeles on Thursday pic.twitter.com/IGC96HuoN8
“No update on AR until we’ll have imaging tomorrow,” Redick said as reported by ESPN.
Reaves arrived at the matchup averaging 25.2 points per contest. He missed 19 games last season after aggravating a left calf injury on Christmas Day.
Medical expert Dr. Evan Jeffries analyzed the ankle injury. Redick described the injury as a light tweak.
Backup guard Collin Sexton left the floor in the final period. He collided head-to-head with Bucks guard Ryan Rollins, according to ESPN. Redick said Sexton needed stitches above his right eye, reported ESPN.
“We got to have next-man-up mentality,” Dončić said according to ESPN.
The Lakers play the Phoenix Suns on Sunday, according to the team itinerary reported by ESPN. What will the medical imaging show for Reaves tomorrow?
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