Austin Reaves Returns to Starting Lineup for Crucial Game 6 Victory

After missing time due to a strained left oblique, Austin Reaves returned to the starting lineup for the Lakers' decisive Game 6 victory over the Houston Rockets. Coach JJ Redick noted that the team faced significant challenges following injuries to both Reaves and Luka Doncic on April 2. Reaves' return was pivotal as the Lakers utilized a tenacious defensive effort to hold the Rockets to their lowest point total of the season, securing a spot in the second round.