Austin Reaves Questionable for Lakers Matchup vs Pacers

The Los Angeles Lakers are set to face the Indiana Pacers in their 50th game of the season, looking to extend their successful streak despite significant injuries. The Lakers will be without star players LeBron James and Luka Dončić, and Austin Reaves is listed as questionable due to a left elbow contusion. If Reaves cannot play, the Lakers will rely on Shake Milton and Gabe Vincent to fill in, potentially impacting their performance against the Pacers, who are currently the hottest team in the NBA with 14 wins in their last 18 games. The Pacers, missing only Myles Turner due to injury, aim to secure a strong finish to their West Coast road trip with a victory over the shorthanded Lakers. Reaves has been a standout for Los Angeles this season, averaging 18.5 points per game, making his potential absence particularly impactful. The game, which is significant for both teams, will be broadcast on ESPN.