From better catch-and-shoot looks to fewer ball-handling responsibilities, James and Reaves are already reaping the benefits of playing alongside their new teammate.

After a two-game losing streak, the Los Angeles Lakers finally registered a win in the 2024-25 NBA season as the Portland Trail Blazers had no answer for the dynamic duo of LeBron James and Austin Reaves.

LeBron James scored 40 points, including eight straight in a fourth-quarter surge, and Austin Reaves had 32 as the Los Angeles Lakers beat the Portland Trail Blazers 110-102 on Thursday night. The Lakers were without guard Luka Doncic,

LeBron James finished with 40 points and Austin Reaves scored 32 as the Lakers halted a two-game skid with a 110-102 road win over the Trail Blazers.

Lakers guard Austin Reaves, who had 32 points on Thursday's win, feels his team has grown in its ability to handle young and feisty teams.

The Lakers rule out Reaves, along with two-way guard Jordan Goodwin (sprained right ankle), because of a strained right calf.

On Saturday, ESPN's Shams Charania reported Reaves underwent an MRI for his calf injury, and the results showed no sign of serious injury. The Wichita State product is considered day-to-day, although his status for Sunday's rematch against the Clippers is "uncertain," per Charania.

An NBA analyst recently shared updates on Los Angeles Lakers star Austin Reaves' injury and availability for the upcoming game.

The Los Angeles Lakers will be without their star guard, Austin Reaves, for the remainder of Friday's contest against the Clippers due to a calf injury.  Reaves

Reaves is day-to-day after exiting Friday's game against the Los Angeles Clippers with what was called right calf soreness, according to ESPN's Shams Charania. His status reportedly remains uncertain for another game against the Clippers on Sunday, but an MRI on Saturday showed no serious injury.