Ryan breaks down Reaves’ stat line — 51 points, 11 rebounds, 9 assists, 6-of-10 from three, and 21-of-22 at the free-throw line — and how his performance completely took over the game in Luka’s absence. But as one hero rises, the Lakers’ health woes deepen.

The episode details the growing injury report, including:

Luka Dončić (left finger sprain + lower leg contusion) – out at least a week

LeBron James (sciatica) – still without a firm return date

Marcus Smart (quad contusion) – day-to-day

Gabe Vincent (ankle sprain) – likely out multiple weeks

Jackson Hayes (left knee/patellar tendon) – out multiple games

Maxi Kleber (oblique strain) – re-evaluation in two weeks

Adou Thiero (knee surgery recovery) – no timetable yet

Ryan highlights how the Lakers, already thin, may have to rely heavily on role players like Jake LaRavia, Dalton Knecht and Jarred Vanderbilt while JJ Redick juggles lineups under pressure.

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