Mavericks Refute Claims of Mishandling Austin Reaves’ MRI
The Dallas Mavericks have responded to claims made by Los Angeles Lakers coach JJ Redick regarding the mishandling of Austin Reaves’ MRI. Redick alleged that the Mavericks did not properly conduct the MRI on Reaves, who injured his left oblique during a recent game against the Oklahoma City Thunder.
Mavericks Respond to MRI Claims
Reaves underwent an MRI on Saturday, an examination that aimed to assess his injury ahead of a crucial game in Dallas on Sunday. Redick stated that the initial MRI did not target the correct area of Reaves’ body, necessitating a second scan.
Coach’s Statement
In his comments to the media, Redick expressed his concerns regarding the procedure. He said, “I don’t know where the chain of command lies with Dallas imaging, but they scanned the wrong area. Not on our end. We made it explicit what was supposed to be scanned, but they scanned the wrong area.”
Mavericks’ Official Statement
In response to these allegations, the Mavericks issued an official statement. They maintained that there was no error in the administration of the MRI. The statement emphasized, “Our medical team followed standard imaging protocols based on the information provided at the time. There was no error in the scan performed.”
Austin Reaves’ Injury Update
Austin Reaves has since been diagnosed with a Grade 2 oblique strain. This injury is expected to keep him off the court for approximately four to six weeks.
- Injury: Grade 2 oblique strain
- Expected Recovery Time: 4-6 weeks
- Date of First MRI: Saturday, before the game on Sunday
- Injury Occurred: Against Oklahoma City Thunder on Thursday
As the Mavericks and Lakers navigate this situation, the focus will remain on Reaves’ recovery and eventual return to play.
