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Austin Announces Injury Status in Lakers-Raptors Game
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Austin Announces Injury Status in Lakers-Raptors Game

UPDATE: Austin Reaves will return (h/t) Mike Trudell of Spectrum SportsNet).

On Friday evening, the Los Angeles Lakers will face the Toronto Raptors in Canada.

During the game, Austin Reaves was injured and went to the locker room.

Reaves recorded 13 points, one rebound, three assists and one steal in the first 14 minutes, shooting 4/6 from the field and 0/1 from three-point range.

Via Mike Trudell of Spectrum SportsNet: “Austin Reaves sprained his ankle before the last break. He remains on the bench for now, and Russell has entered the game in regular rotation minutes.”

Via Mike Trudell of Spectrum SportsNet: “Reaves is currently returning to the locker room to possibly work on his ankle. We will wait for an update.”

Reaves averaged 16.8 points, 6.0 rebounds, 4.8 assists and 1.2 steals per game, while shooting 52.5% from the field and 44.8% from three in five games.

Via Jovan Buha of The Athletic: “First Half: Lakers 76, Raptors 51

A near-perfect half for the Lakers was undermined when Austin Reaves left the game late in the second quarter with an apparent injury. AD played with 19 points, 8 rebounds and 2 blocks. LeBron has 18 points. AR has 13. DLo has 11. LA is shooting 62.2%.”

The Lakers are ahead 3-2 in their first five games after last losing to Donovan Mitchell and the Cleveland Cavaliers with a score of 134-110.

After Toronto, they play their next game on Monday night, visiting the Detroit Pistons in Michigan.