Problems in Paradise? The Injury Worrying the Lakers

Austin Reaves left the game between Los Angeles Lakers and the Los Angeles Clippers on Friday night due to discomfort in his right calf and did not return to the match, which ended with a 106-102 victory for the Lakers.

Reaves will undergo an MRI on his calf on Saturday, as sources informed ESPN.

The shooting guard, now in his fourth season in the NBA, exited the court with 2:58 remaining in the first quarter when the Lakers were trailing 21-13 and went straight to the locker room. He finished with six points, hitting two of his four shot attempts.

Lakers coach, JJ Redick, explained after the game that Reaves experienced stiffness and discomfort in his calf and was withdrawn as a precaution.

Reaves had been on a hot streak, averaging 23.5 points, 6.1 assists, and 4.5 rebounds in 11 games played in February before Friday's match. The Lakers had a 9-2 record in those games.

The team was already missing Rui Hachimura, who was ruled out of the game due to a left knee sprain suffered on Thursday against the Minnesota Timberwolves.

Redick mentioned that Hachimura had an MRI on Friday but did not provide an estimated timeline for his return to the court. He indicated that although the injury does not appear serious, there is still no clarity on when he will be able to play again.

We will continue to provide updates on the physical condition of Austin Reaves, who is essential for the Lakers to function correctly. 

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