Austin Reaves Returns to Action After Suffering Back Strain vs. Thunder

Austin Reaves briefly exited Thursday's game against the Thunder in the first quarter due to a lower-back issue but successfully returned to the court with 9:40 remaining in the second quarter. While the Lakers dealt with multiple injury concerns during the contest, Reaves remains a vital two-way contributor. Earlier this week, he also garnered attention for his reflections on missing a chance to recreate Dwyane Wade’s iconic pose following a LeBron James alley-oop against Cleveland.