The Los Angeles Lakers picked up another victory on Wednesday night, but their 123-112 win over the Milwaukee Bucks came with an unwanted scare.

Both Luka Dončić and Austin Reaves left the contest with injuries, adding uncertainty to Los Angeles’ strong start to the season.

Lakers Fans Panic As Luka Dončić, Austin Reaves Leave Bucks Game With Injuries

LA entered the matchup at Fiserv Forum with a 10-2 record and a six-game winning streak. Dončić delivered another impressive performance, finishing with a game-high 32 points on 10-for-25 shooting, including 5 3-pointers. He also added 5 rebounds and 5 assists in 32 minutes.

However, the Slovenian star rolled his right ankle late in the fourth quarter after landing on Kyle Kuzma’s foot following a shot attempt. He stayed in to shoot the ensuing free throw before heading to the locker room.

Reaves’ night ended earlier. The guard recorded 18 points on 6-for-10 shooting, 3 rebounds and 5 assists in 25 minutes before injuring his left heel on a blocked dunk attempt in the third quarter. He stayed in briefly before eventually leaving for the locker room and being ruled out.

The two exits quickly drew a strong reaction from Lakers fans.

“Ban Kuzma, he’s mad he’s not on the Lakers still,” one fan fumed.

APHoops focused on the Lakers guard’s reaction after the play, commenting, “Oof that scoot to get out of the way is never a good sign.”

Attention also turned to head coach JJ Redick’s decision to have the 27-year-old on the floor with Los Angeles holding a comfortable fourth-quarter lead.

“JJ Redick didn’t learn his lesson from that OKC game last season. TAKE YOUR STARTERS OUT,” Kenlovehoops exclaimed.

Redick later explained that Collin Sexton would have been on the floor instead had Sexton not left the game after taking a blow to the face that required sutures.

Other fans reacted to the injuries with a mix of frustration and humor.

“Everyone FedEx an ankle,” one fan quipped.

“Season over in a meaningless game,” another bluntly declared.

A LeBron James fan page added, “No stop pls.”

The reaction was understandable given how central both players have become to the Lakers. Dončić has emerged as the face of the franchise following James’ departure in free agency, while Reaves has taken on an even bigger role as the team’s second offensive option during Los Angeles’ 11-2 start.

There was encouraging news regarding the former Dallas Mavericks star after the game.

He told reporters he was “good” following the ankle incident, while Redick described it as a “light tweak” and said he believed Dončić was fine.

Physical therapist Dr. Evan Jeffries also weighed in on X, suggesting Dončić may have suffered an ankle sprain while outlining a heel contusion or plantar fascia injury as possible outcomes for Reaves.

The Lakers were more definitive about Reaves’ Achilles.

“JJ Redick says they’re not concerned that Austin Reaves suffered an Achilles injury. Still will undergo testing tomorrow,” The Athletic’s Dan Woike reported.

ESPN’s Dave McMenamin added that Reaves’ initial X-rays were negative and that he was expected to undergo further imaging in Los Angeles on Thursday.

Dončić’s postgame comments eased fears surrounding his ankle, while the Lakers will have to wait for Reaves’ additional imaging before knowing more about his heel injury.