The Los Angeles Lakers have given an update on Austin Reaves as they take on the Orlando Magic.
The Los Angeles Lakers look to keep their win streak alive when they take on the Orlando Magic on Saturday.
The Lakers have won eight straight games, besting the Miami Heat, 134-126, in their last contest. They haven't lost since March 5. Their win streak has put them third in the West with a 45-25 record. They are 2.5 games ahead of the Houston Rockets.
The Magic try to get back on track as they've lost three straight games, falling to the Charlotte Hornets, 130-111 in their last outing. They had won seven straight prior to this recent slide. At 38-31, they are sixth in the East, a half game better than the Atlanta Hawks, Miami Heat, and Philadelphia 76ers. They trail the Toronto Raptors for fifth by a game.
This is the second meeting of the season between the two teams. The Magic won 110-109 on February 24.
Los Angeles Lakers Injury Report
Austin Reaves is QUESTIONABLE with left hip soreness. Reaves was listed as questionable going into the game against the Heat, but ultimately played 40 minutes, finishing with 18 points, five rebounds, and four assists.
He hasn't missed a game since February 10. In 44 games this season, he is averaging 23.5 points, 4.8 rebounds, and 5.5 assists.
Maxi Kleber remains OUT with a lumbar back strain. He's been out since March 8 and there has been no further update on his potential return. He's played in 35 games this season, averaging 2.2 points, 1.9 rebounds, and 0.6 assists.
LeBron James and Luka Doncic are both off the injury report. They were questionable against Miami, but ended up playing.
Orlando Magic Injury Report
Wendell Carter Jr is QUESTIONABLE with a mild contusion in his left rib. He missed the game against the Hornets after logging 29 minutes against the Thunder. He's missed only four games all season.
In 65 contests, Carter Jr is averaging 11.7 points, 7.5 rebounds, and 2.1 assists.
Anthony Black is OUT with a left lateral abdominal strain. He last played against the Minnesota Timberwolves on March 7. Two minutes into the game, Black suffered the abdominal strain and did not return. This will be his eighth straight missed game.
He's averaging 15.3 points, 3.9 rebounds, and 3.8 assists in 60 games this year.
Jonathan Isaac is OUT with a left knee sprain. He's been sidelined since March 1 and is considered week-to-week.
Franz Wagner is OUT with left high ankle sprain injury management. He's been out since February 11 and there is no timetable for his return.