Lakers' Doncic not on injury report for Hawks; Reaves listed as questionable
Luka Doncic is not on the Lakers' injury report ahead of Monday's game in Atlanta, while Austin Reaves is questionable with an illness.
Doncic not on the injury report
Luka Doncic is not listed on the Los Angeles Lakers' injury report for Monday's game against the Atlanta Hawks, which means he should be available. He sat out the Lakers' win over the Detroit Pistons on Sunday with reported back tightness.
The Lakers will be on the road for the matchup, which starts at 7:00 pm ET in Atlanta. The team arrives on the back of a surprising 9-2 start to the season.
Reaves questionable, Grimes out
Austin Reaves is listed as questionable because of an illness. Reaves had a strong game in Detroit, scoring 43 points in the road win over the Pistons.
Quentin Grimes is out with a finger sprain. Grimes also played well in Detroit before the injury news.
Doncic's matchup and the wider context
Doncic's absence in Detroit drew criticism from some fans, who accused him of avoiding a matchup with Pistons wing Ausar Thompson, a strong perimeter defender. Doncic will instead face Hawks wing Dyson Daniels in Atlanta.
The win in Detroit also answered some complaints about the Lakers' record against quality opponents. The Hawks come into the game on a four-game winning streak and have a chance to strengthen their own résumé against tougher competition.