Lakers encouraged by status of key player’s injury after scary moment
The Los Angeles Lakers began their season with a victory over the Golden State Warriors, marking the start of the Luka Doncic era. The team's trio of Doncic, Austin Reaves, and Walker Kessler combined for 77 points, 21 rebounds, 14 assists, 5 steals, and 3 blocks.
The Lakers' defense held the Warriors to 35 points across the second and third quarters, following a 33-point first quarter for Golden State.
Jake LaRavia, who had scored 10 points on 4-of-5 shooting, suffered a frightening ankle and lower leg injury while driving into the paint against LJ Cryer in the fourth quarter. Although he was able to walk off the court, head coach JJ Redick expressed a more positive outlook on the status of the injury than he did immediately after the incident.
LaRavia will undergo further evaluation.
