Feb 20, 2025; Portland, Oregon, USA; Los Angeles Lakers guard Austin Reaves (15) high fives forward LeBron James (23) during the second half against the Portland Trail Blazers at Moda Center. Troy Wayrynen-Imagn Images

Big Austin Reaves Injury Update Before Lakers-Clippers

Originally posted on Los Angeles Clippers on SI
By Matt Guzman | Last updated Mar 1, 2025 8:54 PM ET

The Los Angeles Lakers took down the LA Clippers on Friday night but took a slight hit from one of their top players. Austin Reaves might have left slightly early during Friday’s Los Angeles showdown, but he’s not expected to miss extended time.

According to ESPN’s Shams Charania, Reaves underwent an MRI on his right calf, but no “serious” injury was revealed.

He’ll be day-to-day while the Los Angeles Lakers prepare for a second straight contest against their rival.

Lakers guard Austin Reaves will be day-to-day after MRI on his right calf revealed no serious injury, sources tell ESPN. His status is uncertain for Sunday against the Clippers, but great development overall after Reaves exited early in Friday's win.
— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) March 2, 2025

This season, Reaves is averaging career numbers. He sits at 19 points, four rebounds, and six assists per game on 45 percent shooting from the field — a big boon for the Luka Dončić-led Lakers.

Los Angeles is riding a five-game win streak and has won 15 of its last 18 contests, putting it just one game back from the No. 2 seed in the Western Conference.

Meanwhile, the LA Clippers sit at the No. 6 seed with four losses in their five tries. If Reaves sits, their chances of stealing back a game from the Lakers on the road will certainly increase.

That's their hope, anyway.

Lakers’ injury report vs. the Clippers tomorrow:
— Rui Hachimura and Maxi Kleber are out.
— Jordan Goodwin and Austin Reaves are doubtful. pic.twitter.com/JHpTUsRBUY
— Jovan Buha (@jovanbuha) March 2, 2025

Other ailing Lakers include Dončić and LeBron James, both of whom are questionable. Jordan Goodwin and Reaves are doubtful, while Rui Hachimura and Maxi Kleber are out.

Tipoff between the Lakers and Clippers is set for 9:30 p.m. EST Sunday night.

This article first appeared on Los Angeles Clippers on SI and was syndicated with permission.

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