Austin Reaves is expected to return from a calf injury this week; Rui Hachimura is dealing with patella tendinopathy and likely to miss the Boston game; and Jordan Goodwin, sidelined with an ankle sprain, could be back by the end of the week.
The Los Angeles Lakers have faced some injury challenges over the past few games, with Austin Reaves, Rui Hachimura, and Jordan Goodwin sidelined.
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These players are among their top nine options, with Reaves and Hachimura being starters and their third and fourth leading scorers, respectively.
Reaves, who averages 19.2 points, 4.2 rebounds, and 6.0 assists, has been out since suffering a right calf injury in the Feb. 28 matchup against the LA Clippers.
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Hachimura is dealing with patella tendinopathy in his left knee and hasn't played since Feb. 27 against Minnesota, where he averages 13.3 points and 5.2 rebounds this season.
"Hachimura is said to be reassessed on Friday, so I think that's one that could take some more time and probably bleed into next week," Buha said. "I would assume at this point he's going to miss the game against Boston on Saturday."
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Goodwin, a two-way guard, has also been out since Feb. 28 due to an ankle sprain. Buha noted, "Goodwin's injury doesn't seem too serious, and he's another guy who could potentially be back by the end of the week or early next week."
Despite these injuries, the LA Lakers are currently the No. 2 seed in the Western Conference with a 39-21 record and have won seven consecutive games. Their next matchup is against New York on Thursday.
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