Austin Reaves remains indisposed as the Los Angeles Lakers guard continues to recuperate from a Grade 2 oblique sprain he suffered towards the end of the regular season. However, the status of Reaves has been curiously upgraded to questionable in LA's last two games, potentially a sign that he will be back in harness soon.
Despite his and Luka Dončić's absence, the Lakers have found a way to win against the Rockets. LeBron James has unsurprisingly stepped up and has gotten needed help from players like Marcus Smart, Luke Kennard, Rui Hachimura and Deandre Ayton.
