Austin Reaves Returns from Injury, Scores 15 Points in Lakers' Win

Los Angeles Lakers guard Austin Reaves returned to action Tuesday against the Nets, his first game since a strained left calf sidelined him for five weeks on December 25. Playing under a minutes restriction, Reaves finished the 125-109 win with 15 points (3-9 FG, 1-5 3Pt, 8-10 FT), four rebounds, one assist, and two steals over 21 minutes. He led the Lakers' bench in scoring and started the third quarter. Reaves is expected to remain on a minutes restriction as he works back to full conditioning, with a potential start against the 76ers on Thursday.