Los Angeles Lakers sound the alarm: Austin Reaves is injured and Luka Doncic suffers an ankle scare
The Angelenos managed to defeat the Milwaukee Bucks 123-112, but they ended the game concerned about the physical condition of their two main players.
Victory with concern for Los Angeles Lakers. The team of JJ Redick defeated the Milwaukee Bucks 123-112, but the match left two pieces of news that raised alarms in the Californian franchise: Austin Reaves had to leave the court due to an injury to his left heel and Luka Doncic suffered a sprained right ankle during the final quarter.
The most concerning situation is that of Reaves, who could not finish the game after experiencing discomfort in the middle of the third period. The shooting guard was returning to defend after a turnover by the Lakers when he began to limp. At the end of Milwaukee's possession, he decided to leave the court on his own and did not return to play.
The Lakers confirmed during the final quarter that the player was ruled out due to a left heel injury. Subsequently, JJ Redick provided a relatively reassuring first update: the X-rays taken on the player came back negative.
However, the exact nature and extent of the physical problem are still unknown. Reaves is scheduled to undergo further imaging tests this Thursday to determine what is wrong and how long he might be out.
Redick also wanted to rule out one of the possibilities that worried Lakers fans the most. The coach stated that the franchise is not concerned about a possible Achilles tendon injury.
Luka Doncic also worries the Lakers
Reaves' injury was not the only physical setback for the Angels. During the final quarter, with the Lakers enjoying a 21-point lead, Luka Doncic suffered a sprained right ankle after landing on Kyle Kuzma's foot after making an additional three-pointer.
The Slovenian remained lying on the floor for several moments, visibly in pain. He ultimately managed to get up, take the corresponding free throw from the play, and head to the locker room afterward.
The image raised concerns, especially due to Doncic's importance in the Los Angeles project. However, the player himself wanted to reassure fans after the game by stating that he was "fine." Redick described the issue as a minor sprain.
The point guard finished the game with 32 points, five rebounds, five assists, and three steals, reaffirming his enormous offensive importance.
Two injuries that threaten the Lakers' great moment
The situation of both players becomes even more relevant due to the prominence they are having this season. After LeBron James' departure to the Philadelphia 76ers in free agency, Doncic and Reaves have become the main offensive pair of the Lakers.
The Slovenian entered the day as the top scorer in the NBA, averaging 39.3 points per game, and he has positioned himself among the leading MVP candidates. Reaves, for his part, is becoming his main partner in a team that needs to keep its two stars available to compete at the highest level.
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