Reaves Exits Christmas Game with Calf Re-Injury; Multi-Game Absence Feared

Austin Reaves exited the Lakers' Christmas Day game against the Rockets due to left calf soreness and will not return, raising concerns about a re-injury. He had just returned Tuesday after missing three games with a calf strain. In 15 first-half minutes, Reaves scored 12 points (5-8 FG, 2-5 3Pt), 1 rebound, 1 assist, and 1 block. He is now questionable for Sunday's game against the Kings, suggesting a potential multi-game absence. The Lakers struggled after his departure. He entered the game averaging 27.3 PPG, 11th in the league.