Lakers star guard Austin Reaves returned to the court for Game 5 against the Rockets after missing nearly four weeks due to a Grade 2 left oblique strain. Upgraded from questionable to available shortly before the game, Reaves expressed his eagerness to contribute, having felt “miserable” not being able to affect the game. The Lakers, leading the series 3-1, hope Reaves will bolster their offense as he averaged a career-high 23.3 points this season. Coach JJ Redick emphasized the importance of Reaves’ confidence in his return.
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