In brief: Luka Doncic is expected to be available when the Lakers face the Suns on Sunday after tweaking his right ankle in Wednesday's 123-112 win over the Bucks, coach JJ Redick said. Austin Reaves, who left that game with a left heel bruise and did not return, is listed as day-to-day after X-rays came back negative and further imaging was deemed unnecessary. The Lakers have won seven straight games and hold an 11-2 record, the best in the league.
Key questions
What injury did Austin Reaves suffer against the Bucks?
Reaves suffered a left heel bruise and is listed as day-to-day. He had X-rays after the game that were negative, and the medical staff and Reaves jointly decided further imaging was not needed.
Is Luka Doncic going to play against the Suns?
Coach JJ Redick said ‘Luka is fine’ and that the expectation is he will be available, after Doncic tweaked his right ankle in the fourth quarter against the Bucks.
What is the Lakers’ current record?
The Lakers have won seven straight games and are 11-2, the best record in the league.
Source: New York Post — Lakers stars Luka Doncic, Austin Reaves earn different status’ for battle with Suns.
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