Josue Pavon is an Associate Editor and the Oklahoma City Thunder beat writer for ClutchPoints. Josue got his start as a credentialed media member writing about the Boston Celtics for WEEI.com. He grew into a local on-camera NBA reporter and podcast host for CLNS Media, where he is the co-host of the Cedric Maxwell podcast.

Last week, Los Angeles Lakers guard Austin Reaves suffered a calf injury against the Los Angeles Clippers after nine minutes. He did not re-enter the game and subsequently missed the Lakers' following two games. Before this injury, Reaves only missed one five-game stretch all season.

T he Los Angeles Lakers were one of the hottest teams after the All-Star break, going on an eight-game winning streak after starting after losing the first two out of the break. H