Lakers Reveal Austin Reaves Injury Status Before Crucial Spurs Matchup
The Los Angeles Lakers are gearing up to face the San Antonio Spurs in a key matchup on Wednesday. Star guard Austin Reaves has been listed as questionable but participated fully in the shootaround earlier today. This positive sign increases the likelihood of his return to the lineup.
Austin Reaves Injury Status
Austin Reaves has been dealing with right groin soreness and missed the last game against the Portland Trail Blazers. This was the first game he sat out this season after playing against the Miami Heat on Sunday. The Lakers announced that he is now a complete participant in practice, which raises hopes for his presence against the Spurs.
Season Performance
Reaves has made a significant impact this season. In the seven games he has played, he boasts impressive statistics:
- Points per game: 31.1
- Rebounds per game: 5.1
- Assists per game: 9.3
- Steals per game: 1.4
- Shooting percentage: 48.9% from the field, 34.4% from three-point range
Current Team Situation
The Lakers are currently facing challenges, as they will be without four key players for this game. Players ruled out include:
- LeBron James
- Maxi Kleber
- Adiu Thiero
- Gabe Vincent
LeBron James continues to recover from a sciatica injury. He has missed the first eight games of the season and may be absent for many more.
Game Outlook
The Lakers will look to secure their seventh win of the season against the 5-1 Spurs. With Reaves potentially back in action, the team’s chances of victory will improve significantly. According to ESPN analytics, the Lakers hold a 55% chance of winning, and enter the game as 2.5-point favorites.
Fans are optimistic as they await confirmation on Reaves’ availability for this crucial matchup.
