Lakers guard Austin Reaves made an early exit against the Houston Rockets on Christmas because of left calf soreness.

Austin Reaves won't return to the Los Angeles Lakers' game against the visiting Houston Rockets on Thursday night due to left calf soreness.

The Los Angeles Lakers announced that guard Austin Reaves was ruled out of the team's matchup with the Houston Rockets on Thursday due to left calf soreness, per NBA insider Chris Haynes.

Dorian Finney-Smith made his Houston debut in Los Angeles, while Tari Eason started for the Rockets (17-10) in place of Josh Okogie.

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Rich Paul addresses LeBron James’ comments as the Los Angeles Lakers prepare to face the Houston Rockets on Christmas Day.

We think the Rox have their work cut out for them if the Lakers' biggest star plays, but if not, this tilt could go either way.

Presents in the morning, then a game in the afternoon. To him, that sounds like an exceptional Christmas. Williams and the defending NBA champion Oklahoma City Thunder — who felt snubbed by the Christmas schedule-makers a year ago — are on the league's slate of showcase games this year,