Lakers star guard Austin Reaves returns in Game 5 vs. Rockets
Los Angeles Lakers guard Austin Reaves returned to action in Game 5 of their first-round playoff series against the Houston Rockets after missing nearly four weeks due to a left oblique strain. Reaves, who was listed as questionable before being cleared to play, made his playoff debut in the series with the Lakers holding a 3-1 lead. The return of Reaves provides a boost to the Lakers' offense as they aim to close out the series.
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NBA breaking Lakers star guard Austin Reaves returns in Game 5 vs. Rockets By Khobi Price Published April 29, 2026, 9:13 p.m. ET After being sidelined for nearly four weeks because of an oblique injury, Lakers star guard Austin Reaves made his long-awaited return to the court in Game 5 against the Rockets. The Lakers upgraded Reaves from questionable to available 45 minutes before tipoff on Wednesday at Crypto.com Arena, making Reaves eligible to make his playoffs debut after missing the first four games of the best-of-seven first round playoff series. Los Angeles Lakers guard Austin Reaves, who was sidelined for just under four weeks because of a left oblique strain, will play in Game 5 vs. Rockets.
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