Austin Reaves Optimistic for Game 5 Return After 4-Week Injury Absence
Lakers guard targeting Wednesday return against Rockets after Grade 2 oblique strain
L'essentiel
- Lakers guard Austin Reaves is targeting a return for Game 5 against the Rockets on Wednesday after missing four weeks with a Grade 2 oblique strain.
- He will be a game-time decision for the third consecutive contest.
- The Lakers lead the series 3-1 and need one more win to advance to the second round.
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Pourquoi c'est important
The Lakers lead the Rockets 3-1 in their first-round playoff series. A win in Game 5 would advance Los Angeles to the second round. Reaves has been a key contributor this season, averaging 23.3 points per game.
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.
À surveiller
Perspective IA — des possibilités, pas des certitudes
Austin Reaves will play in Game 5
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Lakers will advance to second round with Game 5 win
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Questions ouvertes
- Will Reaves actually play in Game 5?
- How effective will he be after a 4-week absence?
