Will Lakers stars play tonight? Austin Reaves, Luka Doncic injury updates

Here's the latest on Luka Doncic, Austin Reaves and whether they will play in the first round game against the Rockets.

Austin Reaves out for Lakers-Rockets Game 3, reportedly trying to return for Game 4

The star guard was ruled out for the Lakers’ game against the Houston Rockets on Friday, but might be nearing a return. Hours before the game, ESPN’s Shams Charania reported Reaves was trying to play Game 3, and would push for Game 4 if he couldn’t.

Austin Reaves Receives Final Injury Designation for Lakers vs. Rockets

The Los Angeles Lakers will try to take a commanding 3-0 lead in their first-round playoff series against the Houston Rockets, with the series shifting to the T

NBA picks: Lakers vs. Rockets same-game parlay for Game 3 features LeBron James on Friday, April 24

We've built a three-leg same-game parlay for Lakers vs. Rockets Game 3 on Friday with recommendations from the SportsLine Projection Model

Lakers-Rockets takeaways: Houston has some problems

Everyone knows what a 3-0 lead means in a best-of-seven series, but here are the key takeaways from a Game 3 that feels like the Lakers stole it.

Lakers employing secret code in playoffs and making Rockets sputter

LeBron James, stifing defense, new sources of offense and determination have fueled the Lakers in taking a 2-0 lead over the Rockets in the playoffs.

Recap: Celtics, Lakers & Spurs all win on road

Check out the best of Friday's 2026 NBA Playoffs action, featuring Celtics-76ers, Lakers-Rockets and Spurs-Blazers.

Lakers 112, Rockets 108 (OT): Houston collapses late in regulation, falls in 3-0 series hole

The Houston Rockets return home to Toyota Center after losing the first two games of the first-round series to the Lakers in Los Angeles.