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Austin Reaves Exits Lakers’ Christmas Game With Calf Soreness, MRI Scheduled

Los Angeles will take a cautious approach given his recent calf strain.

Dec 25, 2025; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Lakers guard Austin Reaves (15) moves the ball against Houston Rockets guard Reed Sheppard (15) during the first half at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-Imagn Images
Dec 25, 2025; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Lakers guard Austin Reaves (15) shoots against Houston Rockets center Alperen Sengun (28) during the first half at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-Imagn Images
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Overview

  • Reaves was ruled out at halftime with left calf soreness after 15 minutes, finishing with 12 points on 5-of-8 shooting.
  • An MRI is set for Friday, according to The Athletic’s Dan Woike, and head coach JJ Redick said there was no immediate update.
  • He recently missed three games with a mild left calf strain, a recurrence that typically leads teams to manage returns conservatively.
  • The Lakers lost 119-96 to the Rockets for their third straight defeat, with Marcus Smart taking Reaves’ second-half minutes.
  • Reaves left Crypto.com Arena without a brace, boot or crutches on the left leg; the Lakers next host the Kings on Sunday.