Reaves checked out of Sunday's 116-102 loss to the Clippers with 3:40 remaining in the fourth quarter after banging knees with another player, Dave McMenamin of ESPN.com reports. He said after the game that he expects to play in the Lakers' next contest Tuesday versus the Wizards.
James finished Sunday's defeat with a complete stat line, but he was also one of two Lakers (Austin Reaves) to record five turnovers. While reaching (or exceeding) that number hasn't been the norm for The King this season, he's had at least five turnovers in three of his last four outings. The good news for fantasy managers is that LeBron's overall production has minimized the impact of the turnovers, with James providing top-25 value in 9-cat formats over the past two weeks.
With Anthony Davis ruled out, the Lakers needed more production from Reaves, and he answered the call. The 38 points were a season-high, and they were scored efficiently. Reaves shot over 50% from the field and did not commit a turnover, helping the Lakers hold on for the win. Over the past two weeks, the Lakers guard has provided top-25 value in 9-cat formats. The Lakers end Week 12 with a game against the Clippers on Sunday night.
Austin Reaves finishes with 38 points and the Lakers hold on for a 102-101 win after former guard D'Angelo Russell misses a three-pointer in the final seconds.
Austin Reaves scored a career-high 38 points, LeBron James had 29 and the Los Angeles Lakers held on to beat the Brooklyn Nets 102-101 on Friday night.