The Los Angeles Lakers list their injury report ahead of game six against the Houston Rockets.
The Los Angeles Lakers look to close out the Houston Rockets as they head back to Houston for game six.
The Lakers have lost two straight in the series, failing to eliminate the Rockets in the past two games. The led for the majority of the first half in game five, but Houston took the lead into the locker room, got up by as many as 13 in the second half, and managed to hold on with a 99-93 victory depsite a late push from the Lakers. It was the lowest scoring game of the series for LA.
The Lakers lead the series 3-2. Game six takes place at the Toyota Center in Houston beginning at 9:30 PM ET.
Los Angeles Lakers Injury Report
Luka Doncic is OUT with a left hamstring strain. Luka has been out since April 2 when he suffered the injury against the Oklahoma City Thunder. He is expected to miss the rest of this series if it extends to a game seven. Reports indicate that he would miss the second round against the Thunder as well, should the Lakers advance.
Austin Reaves is completely off the injury report. He was listed as questionable going into game five, but returned to the lineup, playing his first game since April 2. Reaves played 34 minutes off the bench, but struggled from the field, shooting 4-16 for 22 points.
It is unknown if he will come off the bench or be inserted back into the starting lineup. If he starts, he will likely take the place of Luke Kennard, who scored just one point in game five.
LeBron James, Rui Hachimura, Deandre Ayton, and Marcus Smart are all expected to start once again. Jake LaRavia, Jaxson Hayes, and Jarred Vanderbilt got time off the bench last game.
Houston Rockets Injury Report
Kevin Durant is DOUBTFUL with a left ankle sprain. He's only played in game two of this series. It is unknown whether he will play should the Rockets force a Game 7 in Los Angeles.
Steven Adams is OUT after undergoing season ending left ankle surgery in January.
Fred VanVleet is OUT after undergoing season ending ACL surgery in September before the season got underway.
Tari Eason, Jabari Smith Jr, Alperen Sengun, Amen Thompson, and Reed Sheppard are expected to start for the Rockets.
Josh Okogie, Aaron Holiday, and Dorian Finney-Smith all played over 11 minutes off the bench in game six.