Austin Reaves Optimistic for Game 5 Return After 4-Week Oblique Injury
Lakers guard has progressed from one-on-one workouts to group scrimmages ahead of potential Game 5 vs Rockets
En resumen
- Austin Reaves is optimistic to return for Game 5 against the Houston Rockets on Wednesday after missing about four weeks with a Grade 2 oblique strain.
- The Lakers guard will be a game-time decision but has progressed in his rehab from one-on-one workouts to larger group scrimmages.
- He hasn't played since suffering the injury on April 2, missing the final five regular season games and the first four playoff games.
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Por qué importa
Austin Reaves has been a key contributor for the Lakers this season, averaging 23.3 points, 4.7 rebounds, and 5.5 assists while shooting 49% from the field and 36% from three-point range. The Lakers currently lead the Rockets 3-1 in the first-round playoff series.
Los Angeles Lakers star Austin Reaves is optimistic to return to action for Game 5 against the Houston Rockets on Wednesday night after missing about four weeks with a Grade 2 oblique strain, sources told ESPN on Tuesday. Reaves will be a game-time decision for the third consecutive contest, but there's significant hope around his status, barring a setback. He has progressed in his rehab over the last one to two weeks, from one-on-one workouts to larger group scrimmages, sources said. He hasn't played since suffering the injury on April 2, missing the final five games of the regular season and the first four playoff games against the Rockets. Reaves averaged 23.3 points, 4.7 rebounds and 5.5 assists this season while shooting 49% from the field and 36% from 3-point range. The Lakers, who lead the Rockets 3-1, will host Game 5 on Wednesday (10 p.m. ET, ESPN) with a chance to advance to the second round with a win.
Qué observar
Perspectiva de IA — posibilidades, no hechos
Austin Reaves will play in Game 5
Probable · En días
Lakers will advance to second round
Probable · En días
Preguntas abiertas
- Will Reaves actually play in Game 5 or suffer a setback?
- How effective will Reaves be after four weeks without game action?
