Austin Reaves Optimistic to Return for Game 5 After Four Weeks Absence

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Austin Reaves Optimistic to Return for Game 5 After Four Weeks Absence

Reaves is optimistic to return for Wednesday's Game 5 against the Rockets after missing about four weeks with a Grade 2 oblique strain, per Shams Charania. He will be a game-time decision for the third consecutive contest, with the Lakers looking to close out the series at home leading 3-1. Reaves averaged 18.7 points and 5.6 assists this season.

By Adit Pujari

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