Rockets’ Kevin Durant sits out Game 3; Lakers’ Austin Reaves remains out

Rockets’ Kevin Durant sits out Game 3; Lakers’ Austin Reaves remains out

Durant suffered an ankle sprain in Game 2 after sitting out the series opener with a different ailment. Reaves (oblique injury) goes through pregame warmups as he continues working toward a return.

Austin Reaves Upgraded To Questionable For Game 4

The Los Angeles Lakers have upgraded guard Austin Reaves to questionable for Game 4 of their first-round playoff series against the Houston Rockets. Reaves has been out since April 2nd due to a strained left oblique. The original timeline for Reaves to return was between four and six weeks. This return would come at approximately three-and-half weeks. The Lakers have gone up 3-0 over the Rockets, despite the absences of Reaves and Luka Doncic. W…