Is Austin Reaves playing tonight against the Cavaliers? Latest on Lakers guard's availability (Oct. 30)

Austin Reaves is listed as probable for the LA Lakers when they take on the Cleveland Cavaliers on Wednesday. The 26-year-old undrafted guard is nursing a thigh injury, and it's unclear whether he will play the game.

Reaves is coming off a 23-point outing against the Phoenix Suns, which the Lakers lost 109-105 to fall to 3-1 on the season. Reaves has been playing well to start the year. In four games, he's averaging 19.3 points while shooting 54.7% from the field and 48.3% from 3-point range. He has also contributed 7.0 rebounds, 5.3 assists and 1.5 steals per game.

According to Dave McMenamin, Reaves is listed as probable with a left thigh contusion, while fellow Laker D'Angelo Russell is questionable due to low back soreness.

If Reaves doesn't play, it's likely that Max Christie will start in his place.

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How has Austin Reaves fared against the Cavaliers?

Austin Reaves' performance against the Cleveland Cavaliers has been impressive, averaging 8.2 points, 4.0 assists and 3.2 rebounds in six regular-season games. The Lakers have a 4-2 record with Reaves in the lineup against the Cavaliers.

His best game against the Cavaliers was on Nov. 25, 2023, recording 15 points, five rebounds, 10 assists and two steals, shooting 50% from downtown and making all six free throws in a 121-115 win for the Lakers.

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Where and how to watch LA Lakers vs Cleveland Cavaliers?

The Cavaliers versus Lakers game is set to be a great early season clash. Both teams are off to scorching starts, with the Lakers being 3-1 and the Cavaliers leading the Eastern Conference at 4-0. They're set to clash on Wednesday at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse, with tip-off scheduled for 7 p.m. ET.

Fans can catch the action on Sportsnet, LA and FDSOH or stream it live on Fubo and NBA League Pass.

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