Luka Doncic and LeBron James led the Los Angeles Lakers to a 106-102 victory over the Los Angeles Clippers on Friday, extending their winning streak to five games.

Doncic delivered another stellar performance with 31 points, two rebounds, and five assists, while James recorded a dominant double-double, finishing with 28 points, 13 rebounds, and three assists.

The Lakers will aim to continue their strong run when they face the Clippers again on Sunday.

Unfortunately for Los Angeles, Friday’s win over the Clippers was marred by an injury to Austin Reaves, who exited the game after just nine minutes due to a calf strain.

Los Angeles Lakers guard Austin Reaves (15) © Kirby Lee-Imagn Images © Kirby Lee-Imagn Images The 26-year-old underwent an MRI on Saturday, and according to ESPN’s Shams Charania, the scan revealed no serious damage.

“Lakers guard Austin Reaves will be day-to-day after MRI on his right calf revealed no serious injury, sources tell ESPN,” Charania wrote on X.

“His status is uncertain for Sunday against the Clippers, but great development overall after Reaves exited early in Friday’s win.” Lakers guard Austin Reaves will be day-to-day after MRI on his right calf revealed no serious injury, sources tell ESPN.

His status is uncertain for Sunday against the Clippers, but great development overall after Reaves exited early in Friday’s win. — Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) March 2, 2025 Despite the positive news, the Lakers announced ahead of Sunday’s game that Reaves has been ruled out as he continues to recover.

“The Lakers say Jordan Goodwin (right ankle sprain) and Austin Reaves (right calf strain) have been downgraded to out for tonight’s game vs. LA Clippers,” Jovan Buha of The Athletic posted on X.

The Lakers say Jordan Goodwin (right ankle sprain) and Austin Reaves (right calf strain) have been downgraded to out for tonight’s game vs. LA Clippers. — Jovan Buha (@jovanbuha) March 2, 2025 Reaves’ absence is a significant blow, as he has been one of the team’s most consistent performers in recent weeks, averaging 22.0 points, 5.6 assists, and 4.3 rebounds over 12 games in February (via StatMuse).

Without Reaves, the Lakers will now rely heavily on their superstar duo James and Doncic as they look to push higher up the Western Conference standings.

Reaves’ potential return could come on Tuesday when the Lakers take on the New Orleans Pelicans.