Los Angeles Lakers guard Austin Reaves is day-to-day with an unspecified injury before their game against the Charlotte Hornets. Reaves' uncertain status adds to the Lakers' injury woes, including LeBron James and Anthony Davis.

Los Angeles Lakers star guard Austin Reaves reveals how the Charlotte Hornets were desperate to defend their superstar Anthony Davis.

Despite some average shooting performances throughout January, he's been productive on the stat sheet with 18.4 points, 6.9 assists, 3.8 rebounds, 1.3 steals and 2.5 three-pointers over his last 12 games.

LaMelo Ball entered Monday night as the NBA’s fourth-highest scorer and leads the league in fourth-quarter points, field goals and made 3-pointers.

Following Anthony Davis' monster performance against the Charlotte Hornets, Austin Reaves raved about his teammate's first quarter outburst.

Anthony Davis had 42 points and 23 rebounds, and the Los Angeles Lakers used a huge first quarter from the All-Star center to build a 23-point lead before beating the Charlotte Hornets 112-107 on Monday night for their fourth straight win.

The Charlotte Hornets and Los Angeles Lakers will meet for the first time this season tonight at Spectrum Center. A few moments ago, both teams revealed their starting lineups for tonight's game. G LaMelo Ball G Nick Smith Jr.

The LA Lakers led by 20 points after the first quarter, 39-19. Anthony Davis outscored the whole Charlotte Hornets squad with 21 points on 9-for-12 shooting. He added 11 rebounds and two blocks. LA shot an impressive 72.7% (16-for-22), while the Hornets went 30.4% from the field (7-for-23).

After the apparent injury, Austin Reaves did not leave the bench at all and go back to the locker room, but he didn’t return to the game either. But with the Clippers leading the Lakers by double digits, there may not have been a reason for him to have to check back.

The Charlotte Hornets really do want to go full-speed ahead. Much of that depends on available personnel. A roster that is near full strength will be vital when the Hornets face the visiting Los Angeles Lakers on Monday night.

Now a two-time Net, Russell shared the court with his former teammate and close friend Austin Reaves, someone he developed a strong connection with during their time together as Lakers.

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