US EditionAustin Reaves Hopes to Return to Lakers for Pivotal Game 5 vs Rockets After Nearly 4 Weeks Out
Austin Reaves is nearing a return after missing four games, while the Lakers say Luka Dončić remains out indefinitely with a hamstring injury.
- Los Angeles Lakers guard Austin Reaves has a chance to play in Game 5 against the Houston Rockets on Wednesday, according to ESPN's Shams Charania, while teammate Luka Doncic remains sidelined indefinitely.
- Both players have been sidelined since April 2; Reaves is recovering from a Grade 2 left oblique strain while Doncic deals with a hamstring injury that has prevented his return.
- Head coach JJ Redick cited ball-handling struggles following Sunday's 115-96 Game 4 loss, noting the Lakers committed 24 turnovers while playing without their primary backcourt creators.
- Despite the recent defeat, Los Angeles holds a 3-1 series lead, and NBA teams are historically 159-0 when leading 3-0 in a series, giving the Lakers a commanding advantage.
- While Reaves is "trying to play" after limited warmups, Doncic has made no on-court progress, leaving both statuses uncertain for the pivotal Game 5 matchup.
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Lakers' Reaves targets comeback for crucial Game 5 against Rockets
EL SEGUNDO, California (AP) — Austin Reaves and the Los Angeles Lakers will wait until game time Wednesday night, April 28, to determine whether he is ready to return from nearly four weeks on the sidelines with a strained oblique muscle.Reaves expressed cautious optimism Tuesday when he spoke to reporters for the first time since getting hurt April 2 at Oklahoma City. The Lakers' second-leading scorer was listed as questionable for the past two…
The fifth meeting of the series between Lakers and Rockets is scheduled for Wednesday night in Los Angeles
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Austin Reaves hopes to return to Lakers for pivotal Game 5 vs Rockets after nearly 4 weeks out
EL SEGUNDO, Calif. (AP) — Austin Reaves and the Los Angeles Lakers will wait until game time Wednesday night to determine whether he is ready to return from nearly four
The LA Lakers will have their second final shot to advance to the second round of the playoffs on Thursday night. After losing their previous game against the Houston Rockets, they lead the league 3-1, even though they have been playing without Luka Dončić and Austin Reaves. The latter could return in the next match, according to American media.
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