Austin Reaves
Lakers
Recap
Austin Reaves made a strong return in Game 5 against the Rockets after a brief absence, scoring 22 points in a 34-minute shift off the bench. Although he struggled with his shooting from the field, his impressive performance at the free throw line helped buoy his scoring. With his solid contribution and Luke Kennard’s struggles, Reaves may find himself back in the starting lineup for the crucial Game 6.