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Austin Reaves is optimistic about returning for Game 5 of the NBA playoffs after missing the first four games due to a Grade 2 oblique strain. His potential return is anticipated for the matchup against the Houston Rockets in Los Angeles.
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Luka Doncic #77 and Austin Reaves #15 of the Los Angeles Lakers sit on the bench during an NBA Playoffs basketball game against the Houston Rockets, Tuesday April 21, 2026 in Los Angeles, Calif.
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Lakers' Austin Reaves has been out of the Lakers' lineup for the first four games of the first round against the Houston Rockets with a Grade 2 oblique strain.
But we could finally see the 27-year-old guard make his return since March 2 after reports of optimism from the starting guard for Game 5 back in Los Angeles on Wednesday, according to ESPNâs Shams Charania.
In Games 3 and 4, Reaves went through his warmup routine but ultimately was sidelined before tip-off.
Reaves will be a game-time decision again for Game 5 as the Lakers look to close out the Rockets with a 3-1 series lead.
In 51 games this season, Reaves was the Lakers' second-leading scorer behind Luka DonÄiÄ, averaging 23.3 points with 5.5 assists and 4.7 rebounds.
It was the lowest number of games heâs played in his five-year career.
Despite missing Reaves and the NBAâs leading scorer, Luka DonÄiÄ, due to a Grade 2 hamstring strain, the Lakers have positioned themselves in a would-be upset situation. One game away from sending the Rockets packing.
Closing out Game 5 would give the Lakers more rest days for their injured starting backcourt as they wait for the rest of round 1 to finish.
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