Lakers' Austin Reaves: Strikes for 26 in win over Nets
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Reaves ended with 26 points (7-13 FG, 4-7 3Pt, 8-11 FT), eight rebounds, five assists and one steal across 40 minutes during Friday's 116-99 win over Brooklyn.
The fifth-year guard continues to roll, scoring at least 24 points for a fourth straight game and for the eighth time in his last 11. Over that stretch, Reaves is averaging 24.2 points, 6.0 assists, 4.7 boards, 2.5 threes and 1.3 steals. Reaves could see a usage spike in Monday's home game against the Wizards if Luka Doncic's one-game suspension for accumulated technical fouls gets upheld.
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Lakers' Austin Reaves: Scores 25 in win over Pacers
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Reaves amassed 25 points (7-16 FG, 2-7 3Pt, 9-9 FT), one rebound, eight assists and two steals in 38 minutes during Wednesday's 137-130 win over Indiana.
Reaves scored at least 24 points for a third consecutive game, and while most of the attention goes to Luka Doncic and his impressive scoring streak, Reaves' contributions can't be overlooked. The star guard is averaging a loaded line of 21.8 points, 4.2 rebounds, 5.8 assists and 1.3 steals per game in 14 appearances since the beginning of March. However, he's shooting just 32.6 percent from three in that span.
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Lakers' Austin Reaves: Keeps rolling in win
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Reaves (hip) closed with 26 points (10-20 FG, 2-8 3Pt, 4-4 FT), seven rebounds, five assists, one block and two steals in 40 minutes during Saturday's 105-104 win over the Magic.
Reaves played through left hip soreness Saturday and appeared to be no worse for wear with a strong all-around performance. The star guard continues to return early-round fantasy value in all formats, averaging 23.9 points, 6.0 assists, 5.1 rebounds and 1.4 steals in a whopping 40.0 minutes per tilt in his last eight games.
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Lakers' Austin Reaves: Available to play Saturday
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Reaves (hip) is available for Saturday's game in Orlando, per Dan Woike of The Athletic.
Reaves popped up on the injury report because of left hip soreness. However, he'll avoid his first absence in over a month. The 27-year-old is averaging a career-high 23.5 points with 4.8 rebounds, 5.5 assists, 1.1 steals and 0.4 blocks. While Reaves hasn't been as potent on the scoring end of late as he was at the beginning of the season, he'll have a favorable opportunity to get things going Saturday against an Orlando squad that has struggled defensively at home since the All-Star break.
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Lakers' Austin Reaves: Iffy for Saturday
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Reaves is listed as questionable for Saturday's game against the Magic due to left hip soreness.
The hip issue is a new concern for Reaves, who hasn't missed a game since Feb. 10. If the 27-year-old guard is ultimately ruled out, Jake LaRavia, Rui Hachimura and Luke Kennard would be candidates to take on expanded roles.
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Lakers' Austin Reaves: Scores 18 points on 12 shots
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Reaves recorded 18 points (5-12 FG, 2-7 3Pt, 6-10 FT), five rebounds and four assists in 40 minutes during Thursday's 134-126 win over Miami.
Reaves got off to a slow start, scoring just six points on 2-of-6 shooting in the first half, but he came alive after the break to help the Lakers secure their eighth straight win. On the downside, he went an uncharacteristic 6-for-10 from the line and failed to record a defensive stat, but he'll look to clean that up Saturday in Orlando.
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Lakers' Austin Reaves: Scores 32 points in OT win
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Reaves closed with 32 points (12-21 FG, 3-8 3Pt, 5-6 FT), seven rebounds, six assists, one block and one steal across 46 minutes during Saturday's 127-125 overtime win over the Nuggets.
Luka Doncic stole the show with a 30-point triple-double, but Reaves led the Lakers in scoring with an impressive performance. The star guard has reached the 30-point mark in three games in a row, and he's firmly established as the Lakers' No. 2 option on offense ahead of LeBron James. He's averaging 21.1 points per game since the All-Star break.
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Lakers' Austin Reaves: Drops 30 in win over Chicago
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Reaves amassed 30 points (13-20 FG, 4-7 3Pt), five rebounds, seven assists and one steal in 39 minutes during Thursday's 142-130 victory over the Bulls.
The fifth-year guard hit for at least 25 points in a third straight game as he begins to find his form again. Over 12 games since returning to the Lakers' starting five following the All-Star break, Reaves is averaging 20.2 points, 4.3 assists, 4.2 boards, 2.3 threes and 1.3 steals while shooting 43.1 percent from beyond the arc.
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Lakers' Austin Reaves: Rolls with big second half in win
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Reaves posted 31 points (10-20 FG, 4-10 3Pt, 7-9 FT), seven rebounds and eight assists in 38 minutes during Tuesday's 120-106 win over the Timberwolves.
The game didn't start well for Reaves, but he played like a man possessed in the second half, scoring 29 of his 31 points after the intermission. While he had an accurate night on the floor, some of his most dynamic plays came as a ballhandler, which included a great no-look behind-the-back dish in the paint to Deandre Ayton. Reaves' contribution helped to assuage LeBron James' (hip) continued absence.
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Lakers' Austin Reaves: Big game at both ends of court
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Reaves totaled 25 points (8-16 FG, 3-6 3Pt, 6-7 FT), four rebounds, five assists, one block and three steals in 39 minutes during Sunday's 110-97 victory over the Knicks.
It was Reaves' best scoring effort since Feb. 20, when he hit for 29 points against the Clippers, while the four combined steals and blocks tied his season high. Over 10 games since returning to the starting five following the All-Star break, the fifth-year guard is averaging 18.1 points, 3.8 boards, 3.7 assists, 2.0 threes, 1.5 steals and 0.8 blocks.
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Lakers' Austin Reaves: Modest production in win
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Reaves recorded 19 points (6-14 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 6-7 FT), two rebounds and five assists in 29 minutes before fouling out of Friday's 128-117 victory over the Pacers.
Even with LeBron James (elbow) sidelined, Reaves was unable to crack the 20-point threshold, which he's done only twice since Dec. 5. He's still putting up solid numbers, averaging 17.3 points, 3.8 rebounds, 3.6 assists and 1.3 steals across his past nine appearances (all starts). However, he hasn't been as prolific offensively as he was to start the season, as Luka Doncic is leading the way on most nights.
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Lakers' Austin Reaves: Back in starting lineup
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Reaves will start against the Clippers on Friday, Dan Woike of The Athletic reports.
Reaves has played in five of the Lakers' last six outings following a 19-game absence due to a strained right calf, and he'll finally be inserted back into the starting five Friday. It's unclear whether the 27-year-old guard will remain on a minutes restriction, though he has logged at least 28 in each of his last two outings.
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Lakers' Austin Reaves: Remaining on minutes limit
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Reaves will play 25-to-30 minutes Thursday night against the Mavericks, Law Murray of The Athletic reports.
Reaves logged 29 minutes in his previous appearance Monday against the Thunder before sitting out the second half of a back-to-back Tuesday. The Lakers are still monitoring the guard's minutes closely following his return from a calf injury, but he's continuing to inch closer toward a full workload.
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Lakers' Austin Reaves: Won't play Tuesday
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Reaves (left calf injury management) is out for Tuesday's game against San Antonio, Broderick Turner of the Los Angeles Times reports.
Reaves will miss the tail end of a back-to-back set for rest purposes. In addition to Reaves, Luka Doncic (hamstring), LeBron James (foot) and Marcus Smart (ankle) are out Tuesday, meaning Luke Kennard, Kobe Bufkin, Nick Smith and Dalton Knecht should see plenty of action. Reaves should be back in action Thursday against Dallas.
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Lakers' Austin Reaves: Returning to form
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Reaves finished with 16 points (5-10 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 6-7 FT), five rebounds, eight assists, one block and two steals across 24 minutes during Saturday's 105-99 victory over the Warriors.
Reaves came off the bench again, but that did not prevent him from having a very solid game. The game marked his second time recording two steals in the three games he's played since returning from a calf strain. The Lakers' next game Monday against the Thunder is the front end of a back-to-back, which may call for his current minutes restriction to stay in place.
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Lakers' Austin Reaves: Still on restriction
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Reaves will be on a minutes restriction Thursday night against the 76ers, Daniel Starkand of LakersNation.com reports.
Reaves logged 21 minutes in his return Tuesday, marking his first game action since Dec. 25. He'll presumably be kept around the same range Thursday while he continues to build his conditioning back up.
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Lakers' Austin Reaves: Set for Tuesday return
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Reaves (calf) will play Tuesday against the Nets, Khobi Price of The Orange County Register reports.
Reaves will be deployed off the bench in his first game since suffering a calf injury Dec. 25, per Price. The team has also stated that he'll be on a minutes restriction. Expect LA to play it safe with Reaves in his first few games back considering his lengthy absence from game action.
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Lakers' Austin Reaves: Questionable for Tuesday
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Reaves (calf) is questionable for Tuesday's game versus Brooklyn.
Reaves hasn't played since Dec. 25 after straining his left calf, but Lakers head coach JJ Redick said after Sunday's 112-100 loss to the Knicks that he was hopeful to have the guard back in the lineup soon. It sounds like the guard could ultimately be a game-time call for this contest, and if he's cleared, Reaves will likely face restrictions.
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Lakers' Austin Reaves: Won't play Sunday
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Reaves (calf) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Knicks, Dan Woike of The Athletic reports.
Reaves was considered a possibility to return Sunday but will ultimately miss his 19th straight game due to a left calf strain. In his continued absence, Jake LaRavia, Marcus Smart and Gabe Vincent should keep seeing expanded opportunities. Reaves' next chance to suit up will come Tuesday against the Nets.
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Lakers' Austin Reaves: Ruled out Friday
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Reaves (calf) has been ruled out for Friday's game against the Wizards, Dave McMenamin of ESPN.com reports.
Reaves hasn't played since Dec. 25 due to a left calf strain, but he's progressing in his recovery and is seemingly nearing a return to action after initially being listed as questionable for Friday's matchup. His next opportunity to play will come Sunday against the Knicks. Until Reaves is cleared to play, Jake LaRavia, Marcus Smart and Gabe Vincent will likely continue to see increased minutes.
