Lakers Get Major News on Austin Reaves Ahead of Game 5 vs Rockets
Summary
Austin Reaves, a key player for the Los Angeles Lakers, is hopeful to return for Game 5 against the Houston Rockets after a muscle injury. He has been recovering since early April and is expected to be a game-time decision, meaning the final call on his play will be made just before the game starts.Key Facts
- Austin Reaves injured his oblique muscle on April 2 during a game against the Oklahoma City Thunder.
- Luka Doncic was also injured in the same game and has been sidelined since.
- Reaves has been listed as a game-time decision for the last two games against the Houston Rockets.
- The Lakers lead the series 3-1 but lost Game 4 on Sunday.
- Reaves averages 23.3 points, 5.5 assists, and 4.7 rebounds per game this season.
- His return would help reduce the pressure on LeBron James and add scoring depth to the team.
- It is not yet clear how the coach will use Reaves if he plays, whether in starting or limited minutes.
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