Lakers’ Seventh Straight Win Overshadowed as Injury Updates Emerge for Austin Reaves and Luka Doncic
Reaves Hurts Left Heel
Reaves injured his left heel after landing on one leg following a dunk during the game in Milwaukee. The injury prompted speculation about a possible Achilles problem. After the win, JJ Redick told reporters there was no concern that Reaves had injured his Achilles. The report did not identify a definitive diagnosis for the heel injury.
Doncic Exits With Ankle Scare
Late in the game, Luka Doncic appeared to tweak his right ankle while closing out near the three-point line. Former Lakers forward Kyle Kuzma was involved in the play.
Doncic remained on the floor in pain, then walked to the free-throw line and made two attempts before leaving the game. He said after the game that he would be fine.
Three Days Before Phoenix
The Phoenix matchup is the final game of the Lakers’ road trip. The break gives Reaves extra time to recover from his heel injury.
Key points
- The Lakers beat the Bucks for their seventh straight win.
- JJ Redick said there was no concern Reaves had an Achilles injury.
- Doncic said he would be fine after hurting his right ankle.
- The Lakers face the Phoenix Suns on Sunday after three days off.