The Los Angeles Lakers released their injury report ahead of Sunday’s game against the L.A. Clippers, with Austin Reaves (right calf strain) and Jordan Goodwin (right ankle sprain) officially ruled out. LeBron James (left foot injury management) and Luka Doncic (left calf injury management) are both listed as questionable, while Rui Hachimura (left patella tendinopathy) and Maxi Kleber (right foot surgery recovery) remain out.
Despite being shorthanded, the Lakers managed to secure a win over the Clippers on Friday, relying on strong defense and contributions from their second unit. Coach JJ Redick expressed optimism that Reaves’ injury isn’t serious, but Hachimura will miss at least a week. With key players sidelined, role players like Dorian Finney-Smith, Gabe Vincent, and Jarred Vanderbilt are expected to step up.
The Lakers are leaning heavily on their league-leading defense, a key factor in their recent success, as they prepare for a challenging March schedule with 16 games and several back-to-backs.
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