Lakers Face Double Blow: Dončić Out, Reaves Injured

The Lakers’ post‑All‑Star surge has ended after Dončić was ruled out with a hamstring strain and Reaves suffered a Grade 2 oblique injury, leaving the team without its main creators.

With five games left, Los Angeles must navigate the stretch run without Dončić, Reaves, and uncertain Marcus Smart, while still fighting to stay in a tight Western Conference race.