Injury analyst says Los Angeles Lakers star Austin Reaves could miss approximately 40 days with a Grade 2 calf sprain.
Los Angeles Lakers star guard Austin Reaves has been hit with a significant injury setback.
Austin Reaves
Austin Reaves
Austin Reaves
MIN: 35.3
PTS: 26.61 (63.33%)
REB: 5.22
As: 6.26
ST: 0.96
BL: 0.22
TO: 3.26
GM: 23
After leaving the Christmas Day game against the Rockets due to left calf soreness, he has now been diagnosed with a Grade 2 left calf strain and will be re-evaluated in four weeks, according to Shams Charania of ESPN.
However, according to injury analyst Jeff Stotts for SMART and Rotowire, Reaves could miss more time due to the injury, suggesting a more realistic timeline for his return.
"The calf muscle complex is comprised of multiple muscles, including the two-headed gastrocnemius muscle and the soleus. The muscles share a conjoined tendon, the Achilles. The average time lost for all Grade 2 calf strains in the NBA is ~40.1 days," Stotts says.
Reaves' injury is a major loss for the Lakers, as he was having a career year so far, averaging 26.6 points, 5.2 rebounds, and 6.3 assists in around 35 minutes per game.
The Lakers, meanwhile, are currently fourth in the Western Conference with a 19–10 record.
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