The Lakers have not yet finished assuming the Luka Doncic is out indefinitely due to a hamstring strain in his left leg when they have already received another blow: Austin Reaves will also miss the remainder of the regular season and the first round of the playoffs. The guard underwent an MRI and suffers a grade II injury to the left oblique muscle and will be out for four to six weeks. To them we should add Marcus Smartwho has missed the last six games due to groin and ankle ailments.
Reaves, like his friend Doncic, was injured during the loss to the Thunderof unfortunate memory due to the beating (139-96) and the medical report. He suffered discomfort in his left side during the first half, went to the locker room to be evaluated, but returned to the game and finished with 15 points, the highest score on his team. He was doubtful to face the Mavericks in Dallas, but the tests carried out showed the injury.
Doncic and Reaves celebrate an action during a match.
The Lakers are third in the West with a balance of 50-27 and have one victory over the Nuggets, two over the Rockets and four over the Timberwolves. The Angelenos have five regular season games remaining: they visit the Mavericksthey receive the Thunderthey travel to someone’s house Warriors probably already with Stephen Curry and wait for the Suns and the Jazz.
the same goal
The bad news doesn’t faze coach JJ Redick. “Our mission has not changed. The rest of the team and my coaching staff are going for third place and We’re going to try to win a playoff series. And we’ll see what happens with Luka.”assures about his plan for the coming weeks.
Our mission has not changed: we are going for third place and trying to win a playoff series. And we’ll see what happens with Luka
The Lakers, suddenly, are without their two best scorers. Doncic was leading the NBA with 33.5 points per night and Reaves was scoring 23.3 per game. There are more than 56 points that others must score. “It’s a challenge for us,” said LeBron James, third offensive reference with 20.6. “You always have to think that the next player has to be ready to come in, but it’s impossible to replace that kind of impact. It will be a collective effort. “We all have to find a way to contribute a little more.”pointed out the myth.
Austin Reaves makes a drive to the basket between Sixers defenders.
Both LeBron and Luke Kennard, Rui Hachimura and Deandre Ayton were the names indicated by Redick to take a step forward offensively. The rotation will likely grow from nine to 11 players. Kobe Bufkin, Nick Smith Jr. and Dalton Knecht would join the team in Dallas after playing for the South Bay Lakers in the G League playoffs. “Everyone collaborate,” the technician ordered. It’s going to be a foul.