{"id":118858,"date":"2026-04-24T13:00:00","date_gmt":"2026-04-24T13:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/basketball.runfyers.com\/index.php\/2026\/04\/24\/lakers-injury-report-vs-rockets-updates-on-luka-doncic-austin-reaves-more\/"},"modified":"2026-04-24T13:00:00","modified_gmt":"2026-04-24T13:00:00","slug":"lakers-injury-report-vs-rockets-updates-on-luka-doncic-austin-reaves-more","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/basketball.runfyers.com\/index.php\/2026\/04\/24\/lakers-injury-report-vs-rockets-updates-on-luka-doncic-austin-reaves-more\/","title":{"rendered":"Lakers injury report vs. Rockets: Updates on Luka Doncic, Austin Reaves &#038; more"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><\/p>\n<div q:key=\"QW_5\"><!--qv q:key=QW_2--><!--qv q:id=9u q:key=vcaa:\n\n<p>The Los Angeles Lakers are gearing up for a crucial Game 3 against the Houston Rockets. The Lakers hold a 2-0 series lead against Houston. <\/p>\n\n--><!--qv q:id=9v q:key=lY4S:mL_1--><\/p>\n<p id=\"inline-text-0\" class=\"mt-[18px] md:mt-0 mb-[18px] [&amp;_a]:text-secondary my-f-1\" q:key=\"0\" q:id=\"9w\">The Los Angeles Lakers are gearing up for a crucial Game 3 against the Houston Rockets. The Lakers hold a 2-0 series lead against Houston. <\/p>\n<p><!--\/qv--><!--\/qv--><!--\/qv--><!--qv q:key=QW_2--><!--qv q:id=9x q:key=vcaa:\n\n<p>While Game 3 isn&#39;t technically a must-win for them, considering that they are short-handed, taking a commanding 3-0 lead is crucial for Los Angeles. Of course, the Rockets are hoping to prevent that by finally getting their offense back on track. <\/p>\n\n--><!--qv q:id=9y q:key=lY4S:mL_1--><\/p>\n<p id=\"inline-text-1\" class=\"my-[18px] [&amp;_a]:text-secondary my-f-1\" q:key=\"0\" q:id=\"9z\">While Game 3 isn&#8217;t technically a must-win for them, considering that they are short-handed, taking a commanding 3-0 lead is crucial for Los Angeles. Of course, the Rockets are hoping to prevent that by finally getting their offense back on track. <\/p>\n<p><!--\/qv--><!--\/qv--><!--\/qv--><!--qv q:key=QW_2--><!--qv q:id=a0 q:key=vcaa:\n\n<p>They shot just 38% in Game 1 without superstar Kevin Durant and didn&#39;t fare much better with him. Houston connected on just 40% from the field in Game 2 and managed only 94 points. Durant did score 23 points<a href=\"https:\/\/hoopshabit.com\/kevin-durant-playing-tonight-latest-update-game-2-rockets-lakers\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> in his return<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n--><!--qv q:id=a1 q:key=lY4S:mL_1--><\/p>\n<p id=\"inline-text-2\" class=\"my-[18px] [&amp;_a]:text-secondary my-f-1\" q:key=\"0\" q:id=\"a2\">They shot just 38% in Game 1 without superstar Kevin Durant and didn&#8217;t fare much better with him. Houston connected on just 40% from the field in Game 2 and managed only 94 points. Durant did score 23 points<a href=\"https:\/\/hoopshabit.com\/kevin-durant-playing-tonight-latest-update-game-2-rockets-lakers\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> in his return<\/a>. <\/p>\n<p><!--\/qv--><!--\/qv--><!--\/qv--><!--qv q:key=QW_2--><!--qv q:id=a3 q:key=vcaa:\n\n<p>Unfortunately for them, he also had nine turnovers with the Lakers double-teaming him. That makes Game 3 pivotal for both teams, but who will play? Next, let&#39;s take a look at the Lakers&#39; and Rockets&#39; full injury reports.<\/p>\n\n--><!--qv q:id=a4 q:key=lY4S:mL_1--><\/p>\n<p id=\"inline-text-3\" class=\"my-[18px] [&amp;_a]:text-secondary my-f-1\" q:key=\"0\" q:id=\"a5\">Unfortunately for them, he also had nine turnovers with the Lakers double-teaming him. That makes Game 3 pivotal for both teams, but who will play? Next, let&#8217;s take a look at the Lakers&#8217; and Rockets&#8217; full injury reports.<\/p>\n<p><!--\/qv--><!--\/qv--><!--\/qv--><!--qv q:key=QW_2--><!--qv q:id=a6 q:key=vcaa:\n\n<h2>Los Angeles Lakers full injury report for Game 3 <br \/><\/h2>\n\n--><!--qv q:id=a7 q:key=lY4S:mL_1--><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"inline-text-4\" class=\"scroll-mt-24 my-[18px] [&amp;_a]:text-secondary my-f-1\" q:key=\"0\" q:id=\"a8\">Los Angeles Lakers full injury report for Game 3 <br \/><\/h2>\n<p><!--\/qv--><!--\/qv--><!--\/qv--><!--qv q:key=QW_2--><!--qv q:id=a9 q:key=vcaa:\n\n<p>Everyone wants to know if Lakers stars Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves will play Game 3 in Houston. Well, ESPN&#39;s Shams Charania recently provided an update. He stated that Doncic isn&#39;t expected to return for this series against the Rockets.<\/p>\n\n--><!--qv q:id=aa q:key=lY4S:mL_1--><\/p>\n<p id=\"inline-text-5\" class=\"my-[18px] [&amp;_a]:text-secondary my-f-1\" q:key=\"0\" q:id=\"ab\">Everyone wants to know if Lakers stars Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves will play Game 3 in Houston. Well, ESPN&#8217;s Shams Charania recently provided an update. He stated that Doncic isn&#8217;t expected to return for this series against the Rockets.<\/p>\n<p><!--\/qv--><!--\/qv--><!--\/qv--><!--qv q:key=QW_2--><!--qv q:id=ac q:key=vcaa:https:\/\/twitter.com\/ShamsCharania\/status\/2046680894291812602--><!--qv q:id=ad q:key=YFn6:mL_1--><\/p>\n<figure on:qvisible=\"q-D2z2itNR.js#_hW[0]\" q:key=\"HU_0\" q:id=\"ae\">\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">The latest on the rehabs of Lakers star guards Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves for NBA Today: <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/HA4sfuckrN\" target=\"_blank\">pic.twitter.com\/HA4sfuckrN<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/ShamsCharania\/status\/2046680894291812602?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">April 21, 2026<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<\/figure>\n<p><!--\/qv--><!--\/qv--><!--\/qv--><!--qv q:key=QW_2--><!--qv q:id=af q:key=vcaa:\n\n<p>That is a blow to L.A., but with them successfully defending home court and having a 2-0 lead, all of the pressure is on the Rockets. As for Reaves, if the series were to go six or seven games, then he may be able to return. <\/p>\n\n--><!--qv q:id=ag q:key=lY4S:mL_1--><\/p>\n<p id=\"inline-text-7\" class=\"my-[18px] [&amp;_a]:text-secondary my-f-1\" q:key=\"0\" q:id=\"ah\">That is a blow to L.A., but with them successfully defending home court and having a 2-0 lead, all of the pressure is on the Rockets. As for Reaves, if the series were to go six or seven games, then he may be able to return. <\/p>\n<p><!--\/qv--><!--\/qv--><!--\/qv--><!--qv q:key=QW_2--><!--qv q:id=ai q:key=vcaa:\n\n<p>According to Shams, Reaves is closer to returning than Doncic is. The best-case scenario for L.A. is that they win Game 3 or Game 4 and close out the series in Game 5 back in Los Angeles. <\/p>\n\n--><!--qv q:id=aj q:key=lY4S:mL_1--><\/p>\n<p id=\"inline-text-8\" class=\"my-[18px] [&amp;_a]:text-secondary my-f-1\" q:key=\"0\" q:id=\"ak\">According to Shams, Reaves is closer to returning than Doncic is. The best-case scenario for L.A. is that they win Game 3 or Game 4 and close out the series in Game 5 back in Los Angeles. <\/p>\n<p><!--\/qv--><!--\/qv--><!--\/qv--><!--qv q:key=QW_2--><!--qv q:id=al q:key=vcaa:\n\n<p>That might give them enough time to get Reaves back ahead of the second-round and Doncic in the West semi-finals.<\/p>\n\n--><!--qv q:id=am q:key=lY4S:mL_1--><\/p>\n<p id=\"inline-text-9\" class=\"my-[18px] [&amp;_a]:text-secondary my-f-1\" q:key=\"0\" q:id=\"an\">That might give them enough time to get Reaves back ahead of the second-round and Doncic in the West semi-finals.<\/p>\n<p><!--\/qv--><!--\/qv--><!--\/qv--><!--qv q:key=QW_2--><!--qv q:id=ao q:key=vcaa:\n\n<h2>Houston Rockets&#39; full injury report for Game 3 <br \/><\/h2>\n\n--><!--qv q:id=ap q:key=lY4S:mL_1--><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"inline-text-10\" class=\"scroll-mt-24 my-[18px] [&amp;_a]:text-secondary my-f-1\" q:key=\"0\" q:id=\"aq\">Houston Rockets&#8217; full injury report for Game 3 <br \/><\/h2>\n<p><!--\/qv--><!--\/qv--><!--\/qv--><!--qv q:key=QW_2--><!--qv q:id=ar q:key=vcaa:\n\n<p>As for the Rockets&#39; injury report, they will be without point guard Fred VanVleet and Steven Adams. VanVleet hasn&#39;t played this season, with him having torn his ACL during the preseason. Adams is also out for the season after having ankle surgery.<\/p>\n\n--><!--qv q:id=as q:key=lY4S:mL_1--><\/p>\n<p id=\"inline-text-11\" class=\"my-[18px] [&amp;_a]:text-secondary my-f-1\" q:key=\"0\" q:id=\"at\">As for the Rockets&#8217; injury report, they will be without point guard Fred VanVleet and Steven Adams. VanVleet hasn&#8217;t played this season, with him having torn his ACL during the preseason. Adams is also out for the season after having ankle surgery.<\/p>\n<p><!--\/qv--><!--\/qv--><!--\/qv--><!--qv q:key=QW_2--><!--qv q:id=au q:key=vcaa:\n\n<p>Beyond those two, the Rockets should be at full strength ahead of Game 3. They will need all hands on deck if they hope to avoid falling behind 0-3.<\/p>\n\n--><!--qv q:id=av q:key=lY4S:mL_1--><\/p>\n<p id=\"inline-text-12\" class=\"my-[18px] [&amp;_a]:text-secondary my-f-1\" q:key=\"0\" q:id=\"aw\">Beyond those two, the Rockets should be at full strength ahead of Game 3. They will need all hands on deck if they hope to avoid falling behind 0-3.<\/p>\n<p><!--\/qv--><!--\/qv--><!--\/qv--><!--qv q:key=QW_2--><!--qv q:id=ax q:key=vcaa:\n\n<p>All told, the Lakers will be without Doncic and Reaves. Meanwhile, the Rockets will be without VanVleet and Adams. Game 3 tips off at 8:00 pm EST on April 24th, 2026.<\/p>\n\n--><!--qv q:id=ay q:key=lY4S:mL_1--><\/p>\n<p id=\"inline-text-13\" class=\"my-[18px] [&amp;_a]:text-secondary my-f-1\" q:key=\"0\" q:id=\"az\">All told, the Lakers will be without Doncic and Reaves. Meanwhile, the Rockets will be without VanVleet and Adams. 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