Is Austin Reaves Playing Tonight? Lakers vs Spurs Injury Report, Where to Watch & More (Nov. 5)
The Los Angeles Lakers continue their surprising run, winning games even without their top stars. After a four-game streak capped by a victory over the Trail Blazers, the team keeps pushing forward despite ongoing injuries.
Even without LeBron James, the Lakers have reached a 6-2 record, thanks in part to Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves. As the team prepares to face the San Antonio Spurs, Reaves’ potential return tonight draws major attention from Lakers fans.
Austin Reaves Injury Update
Reaves’ status has now been upgraded to questionable for tonight's matchup against the Spurs, suggesting a strong chance he might return after missing the previous game.
Head coach JJ Redick revealed that the guard tweaked his groin in the first quarter of Sunday night’s 130-120 win over the Miami Heat but managed to finish the game with 26 points.
According to journalist Dan Woike of The Athletic, the team remains optimistic, stating that there “is nothing too serious.”
Austin Reaves (groin) questionable for Wednesday. — Underdog NBA (@UnderdogNBA), November 5, 2025
Season Performance
Before the injury, Reaves had played in seven of the team’s first eight games and delivered outstanding performances across the board. So far, he’s averaging 31.1 points, 9.3 assists, and 5.1 rebounds per game, shooting an efficient 48.9% from the field.
Author’s Summary: Austin Reaves is listed as questionable against the Spurs after a groin tweak, and the Lakers remain hopeful for his quick return following his impressive early-season form.