Mavericks defend Reaves MRI amid Redick criticism

Lakers coach JJ Redick claimed the Mavericks conducted an MRI on the wrong area of Austin Reaves' body despite his staff's explicit instructions. Redick expressed frustration with the chain of command regarding the medical team's decision.

In response, the Mavericks medical team released a statement asserting they followed standard protocols based on the information provided at the time. The team confirmed that Reaves is suffering a Grade 2 left oblique injury, expected to sideline him for four to six weeks.