The upcoming matchup between the Los Angeles Lakers and the New York Knicks promises to be a marquee event for both teams as they battle for positioning in their respective conferences. Sitting at the top of the standings,

However, right now, L.A. is short-handed. Forward Rui Hachimura suffered a case of patellar tendinopathy on Thursday versus the Minnesota Timberwolves and has been out since. In addition, guards Austin Reaves and Jordan Goodwin sat out Sunday's win over the Los Angeles Clippers with a calf strain and ankle sprain, respectively.

Los Angeles Lakers guard Austin Reaves underwent an MRI on Saturday which revealed no serious injury to his right calf, according to Shams Charania. Reaves will be listed as day-to-day and could play as soon as Sunday against the Los Angeles Clippers .