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Sources: Lakers optimistic for Reaves return in G5

Lakers star Austin Reaves is optimistic to return for Game 5 vs. the Rockets after missing about four weeks with a Grade 2 oblique strain, sources told ESPN.

Published April 28, 2026, 2:39 PM

Updated May 15, 2026, 10:35 AM3.0K

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Sources: Lakers optimistic for Reaves return in G5

Lakers star Austin Reaves is optimistic to return for Game 5 vs. the Rockets after missing about four weeks with a Grade 2 oblique strain, sources told ESPN.

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Sources: Lakers optimistic for Reaves return in G5

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