Sat Dec 07 03:20:00 UTC 2024: ## Lakers’ Reaves Avoids Serious Injury After Scary Fall
**Los Angeles, CA –** Los Angeles Lakers guard Austin Reaves escaped serious injury after a hard fall during Friday night’s game against the Oklahoma City Thunder. Reaves, a fan favorite, went down awkwardly while driving to the basket, causing a collective gasp from the Crypto.com Arena crowd. He left the game but returned in the third quarter, ultimately playing through the final minutes despite the Lakers’ loss.
Los Angeles Times reporter Dan Woike confirmed that imaging revealed no structural damage to Reaves’ back. While experiencing soreness, Reaves is traveling with the team to Salt Lake City. He may miss a game or two to manage the discomfort given the Lakers’ upcoming busy travel schedule. Reaves, a starter in all 19 games this season, is averaging 16.7 points, 3.5 rebounds, and 4.8 assists.
The news is less positive for Lakers reserve center Jaxson Hayes, who will be sidelined for a couple of weeks with a sprained ankle, according to Shams Charania and Dave McMenamin of The Athletic. Hayes averages 6.4 points and 4.5 rebounds in approximately 17 minutes per game.
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