Luka Doncic sat out Sunday’s game against Detroit with tightness in his lower back, but Austin Reaves did a lot of Doncic-type things in the Lakers’ road victory, writes Dave McMenamin of ESPN. Reaves took over the primary scoring role…
Austin Reaves scored 43 points to lead the Los Angeles Lakers to a road victory over the Detroit Pistons while Luka Doncic sat out with lower back tightness. Lakers coach J.J. Redick indicated he is not concerned about Doncic's back long-term and expects him to play against Atlanta. Meanwhile, Quentin Grimes started in Doncic's place and suffered a finger injury, but negative X-rays confirmed no serious damage.
The Los Angeles Clippers snapped a seven-game losing streak by defeating the New Orleans Pelicans on Sunday. Injured Clippers Brandon Ingram and Yanic Konan Niederhauser are participating in five-on-five practice sessions but will not travel to Phoenix for Tuesday's matchup. Additionally, Isaiah Jackson remains day-to-day with a groin issue, and Blake Wesley returned to the G League following his expired 10-day contract.
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