
Austin Reaves Optimistic for Game 5 Return After 4-Week Injury Absence
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. Reaves averaged 23.3 points, 4.7 rebounds and 5.5 assists this season.