The Lakers rule out Reaves, along with two-way guard Jordan Goodwin (sprained right ankle), because of a strained right calf.
Dončić continued to torch the Clippers, going for 29 points Sunday as the Lakers remained the NBA's hottest team.
The Lakers will aim to continue their strong run when they face the Clippers again on Sunday. Unfortunately for Los Angeles, Friday's win over the Clippers was marred by an injury to Austin Reaves, who exited the game after just nine minutes due to a calf strain.
The shorthanded Los Angeles Lakers hung on to beat the L.A. Clippers again to earn their sixth straight victory.
For the second time this weekend, the Lakers got past the Clippers behind the stretch of their defense and by hustling hard down the stretch.
Los Angeles takes on New Orleans aiming to prolong its six-game win streak. The teams match up Tuesday for the first time this season.