Lakers guard Austin Reaves’ night ended early as he was ruled out for the remainder of Los Angeles’ Christmas Day game against the Houston Rockets due to ‘left calf soreness.’
Reaves had missed three straight games for the Lakers, from Dec. 14-20, due to a calf strain. He returned to the lineup on Dec. 23, playing nearly 22 minutes off the bench.
The fifth-year guard was back in the starting lineup on Thursday, but his night ended after 15 minutes of play. He did manage to score 12 points in his time on the court, going 5-for-8 from the field.
Marcus Smart was on the court in place of Reaves when the second half began.
Reaves entered the Lakers’ Christmas contest averaging 27.3 points, 5.4 rebounds and 6.5 assists per game.
‘Austin clearly felt something,’ Lakers coach JJ Redick said after the game. Redick did not have any further updates for reporters.