The LA Lakers placed three players on the injury report ahead of their clash against the Phoenix Suns on Sunday. Austin Reaves leads the list after the star player was ruled out for a week because of left calf strain. Reaves, who has put up MVP-level numbers this season, saw a steep decline in his work rate over the last two games.
Latest update on Austin Reaves
In the Lakers' NBA Cup quarterfinal defeat against the San Antonio Spurs on Wednesday, Reaves shot 6 of 16 from the field 15 points. Over his last two games, Lakers guard missed 23 shots from 32 attempts.
The injury-forced time away from the side is bound to do a ton of good for Reaves, who will get a much-needed rest after playing big minutes during the early part of the season. Lakers fans would hope that Reaves recovers within the estimated timeframe and is not forced to miss any extra time.
Latest update on Maxi Kleber
On the other hand, Maxi Kleber will miss his third back-to-back game with a lumbar muscle strain. Bronny James is with the South Bay Lakers on a G League assignment and won't be available for the Lakers on Sunday.
After the Lakers lost against the Spurs and bowed out of the in-season tournament, coach JJ Redick called for a team meeting on Friday. The aim of the meeting was to discuss team's average performance on the defensive end of the of the floor, which has remained a cause for concern.
When and where to watch LA Lakers vs Phoenix Suns?
The LA Lakers vs Phoenix Suns game will take place on Sunday at the Mortgage Matchup Center in Phoenix, Arizona. The game will start at 8 pm EST.
The Lakers vs Suns will be broadcast on the Spectrum SportsNet LA (local) and AZFamily (local). Live streaming services will be provided on the NBA League Pass and Fubo TV app and website.