04/24/2026
🚨 BREAKING: HUGE Injury Update Before Lakers vs Rockets Game 3! 🚨
The Los Angeles Lakers could be getting a major boost as Austin Reaves has officially been upgraded to QUESTIONABLE for Game 3 against the Houston Rockets after missing time with a Grade 2 left oblique strain.
Reaves, who averaged a career-best 23.3 PPG this season, has started his return-to-play program and could make his comeback at the perfect time with the Lakers leading the series 2-0.
Meanwhile, Houston’s biggest concern is Kevin Durant, who is also listed as QUESTIONABLE due to a sprained left ankle. KD returned in Game 2 and dropped 23 points, but struggled badly in the second half with only 3 points and 9 turnovers total as the Rockets fell 101-94.
Bad news for Lakers fans: Luka Doncic remains OUT for Game 3 with a Grade 2 left hamstring strain.
Jake LaRavia is dealing with a minor ankle sprain, but MRI results came back clean and he is expected to be available.
Game 3 now shifts to Houston, and with both Reaves and Durant questionable, this matchup just became even more dramatic.
Will the Lakers take a commanding 3-0 lead, or can the Rockets fight back at home?
Drop your prediction below 👇
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