Austin Reaves is dealing with a knee contusion but is expected to take the court for the Los Angeles Lakers in their upcoming game against the Washington Wizards. The injury was reported ahead of their matchup scheduled for January 21, 2025, at Crypto.com Arena.
What It Means
Austin Reaves has been a key contributor for the Lakers this season, averaging 18.5 points per game, which ranks him third on the team and 16th among shooting guards in the league. He also contributes with 6.1 assists per game, ranking fourth at his position. In games where Reaves has played, the Lakers have averaged 112.3 points per game compared to just 103.4 when he has not played. The team holds a record of 20-15 with him in the lineup and is only 2-3 without him.
