Austin Reaves pushing to return for Game 5

Austin Reaves of the Los Angeles Lakers is hopeful he can return for Game 5 against the Houston Rockets on Wednesday after missing roughly four weeks due to a Grade 2 oblique strain, sources told ESPN.

He is expected to be a game-time decision once again, marking the third straight game with that designation.

Los Angeles Lakers star Austin Reaves is optimistic to return to action in Game 5 against the Houston Rockets on Wednesday night after missing about four weeks with a Grade 2 oblique strain, sources tell ESPN. Reaves will be a game-time decision for the third consecutive contest. pic.twitter.com/gT6nYaEPY1

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