PHOENIX — Austin Reaves will not play for the Los Angeles Lakers against the Phoenix Suns on Sunday. The NBA’s official injury report lists the guard as out with a left heel contusion and bone bruise. Tip-off is at 3 p.m. CT.
Reaves has not played since he hurt the heel Wednesday in Milwaukee. He appeared to injure it landing after a dunk attempt in the third quarter and stayed in the game. Midway through the period he took himself out, and he was ruled out for the rest of the Lakers’ 123-112 win over the Bucks. The victory extended the Lakers’ winning streak to seven games and moved them to 11-2.
Lakers coach JJ Redick said after that game that Reaves’ X-rays were negative and that the injury was not to his Achilles. He said Reaves would have further imaging Thursday.
Reaves Was Among The League’s Top Scorers
Reaves had 18 points, five assists, three rebounds, and three steals in 25 minutes against Milwaukee before leaving. He entered that game averaging 25.3 points, 4.6 assists, and 3.4 rebounds while shooting 50.8% from the field and 41.3% from 3-point range. His scoring average ranked 15th in the league.
Sexton Questionable, Grimes Available
Sunday’s report lists Collin Sexton as questionable with a right orbital laceration. Quentin Grimes is listed as available, with a right finger splint noted on the report.
Cameron Carr is out with an illness. Bronny James (illness) and Adou Thiero (left ankle sprain) are questionable.
The Suns list Mark Williams as out following left shoulder surgery.
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