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Lakers' Austin Reaves and Jordan Goodwin Sidelined Due to Injuries

Both players are out for the Clippers rematch, but their injuries are not considered serious, according to team updates.

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - FEBRUARY 27: Austin Reaves #15 of the Los Angeles Lakers brings up the ball during a 111-102 Lakers win over the Minnesota Timberwolves at Crypto.com Arena on February 27, 2025 in Los Angeles, California.
Austin Reaves #15 of the Los Angeles Lakers drivers to the basket past Tyrese Haliburton #0 of the Indiana Pacers in the second half of a NBA basketball game at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles on Saturday, Feb. 8, 2025. (Photo by Keith Birmingham, Orange County Register/ SCNG)

Overview

  • Austin Reaves left Friday's game against the Clippers due to calf soreness and has been ruled out for Sunday's rematch.
  • An MRI on Reaves' calf revealed no serious damage, and his status is being managed day-to-day.
  • Reaves, averaging 19.1 points and six assists this season, has become a key contributor alongside LeBron James and Luka Doncic.
  • Jordan Goodwin is also unavailable for Sunday's game after being diagnosed with a grade one right ankle sprain, which is the mildest classification.
  • Lakers coach JJ Redick expressed relief that both injuries are minor, though no specific timelines for their returns have been provided.