In the wake of Austin Reaves not playing, the Lakers have finalized their starting five ahead of their Game 3 showdown against the Rockets.
Following Austin Reaves’ injury news, the Los Angeles Lakers have finalized their own starting lineup against the Houston Rockets in Game 3 of their first-round series.
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Still, nothing has changed for the Lakers. Approaching Friday’s game, LeBron James continues to lead the way for LA, along with Luke Kennard, Marcus Smart, Rui Hachimura and Deandre Ayton.
Reaves (oblique) will still not play for the Lakers, as the wait continues across Los Angeles.
With their same standout lineup, the Lakers will aim to go up with a convincing 3-0 lead over the Rockets in Houston this Friday.
Accordingly, after announcing that Kevin Durant (ankle) will not play, the Rockets have unveiled their historic lineup for Game 3 against the Lakers.
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