Lakers, Rockets and NBA Playoffs
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The Rockets need the best possible performances from their role players to have a chance to extend the series.
Is Austin Reaves playing for Lakers tonight vs. Rockets? originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here. All eyes will be on the Los Angeles Lakers at 10 p.m. on Wednesday, as the 17-time NBA champions can put the Houston Rockets out of their misery and continue their championship quest.
Los Angeles Lakers star Austin Reaves has not played since April 2 after suffering a Grade 2 oblique strain. He has missed the first round thus far.
The Houston Rockets put together a strong defensive effort in Game 4 that stifled LeBron James.
The Lakers can close out the Rockets with a win in Game 5 of the Western Conference quarterfinals. If you want to predict LA to do so, use the Kalshi promo code ALCOM to get $10 in bonus trades when you trade $10+ in contracts.