Austin Reaves Upgraded to Questionable for Game 3 Against Rockets
Lakers' Reaves upgraded to questionable for G3
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Austin Reaves of the Los Angeles Lakers has been upgraded to questionable for Game 3 of their playoff series against the Houston Rockets after recovering from a Grade 2 left oblique strain. Meanwhile, Rockets star Kevin Durant is also questionable with a sprained left ankle as the Lakers lead the series 2-0.
- 01Austin Reaves upgraded to questionable status for Game 3 after a Grade 2 left oblique strain.
- 02Kevin Durant is also listed as questionable due to a sprained left ankle.
- 03Reaves averaged 23.3 points per game during the regular season.
- 04Lakers lead the playoff series against the Rockets 2-0.
- 05Durant scored 23 points in Game 2 but struggled in the second half.
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Austin Reaves, who has been sidelined with a Grade 2 left oblique strain, is now questionable for Game 3 of the Los Angeles Lakers' first-round playoff series against the Houston Rockets. This announcement comes as the Lakers lead the series 2-0. Reaves, 27, had a standout regular season, averaging 23.3 points per game with a shooting percentage of 49% from the field. He began his return-to-play program earlier this week. In contrast, Rockets star Kevin Durant is also listed as questionable due to a sprained left ankle. Durant had a strong performance in Game 2, scoring 23 points but faced difficulties in the second half. The Lakers' backup forward Jake LaRavia is recovering from a minor right ankle sprain but is not listed on the injury report for Game 3.
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The potential return of Austin Reaves could significantly enhance the Lakers' chances of maintaining their series lead against the Rockets.
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