Los Angeles SG Austin Reaves is questionable for Game 4 of the Lakers vs. Rockets playoff game at 9:30 p.m. ET on Sunday, April 26.
Reaves suffered an oblique strain on April 2 and has been out since. However, he’s approaching a return, as his status was upgraded to questionable ahead of Game 3.
Below, we'll break down the latest Austin Reaves injury update and who to target on PrizePicks if he misses more time from his oblique injury.
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Austin Reaves Injury Update: Is Reaves Playing Tonight vs. Rockets?
The NBA injury report officially tabs Reaves as questionable with an oblique strain. Ahead of Game 3, ESPN’s Shams Charania reported Reaves would likely attempt to play in Game 4 if he missed Game 3.
With Reaves failing to suit up in Game 3, his return may come tonight vs. the Rockets. If he’s active, pick More or Less for Austin Reaves’ 15.5 points projection today on PrizePicks.
What Players to Target on PrizePicks if Reaves Is Out?
Lakers G Luka Doncic remains out with a hamstring strain. When Luka and Reaves are off the court, F LeBron James (+8.5%), SG Luke Kennard (+5.9%), and PG Marcus Smart (+4.8%) see the largest increases in usage rates, via FantasyLabs.
LeBron has elevated his regular-season averages of 20.9 PPG, 6.1 RPG, and 7.2 APG to 25.3 PPG, 9.7 RPG, and 8.7 APG in the playoffs. James touts a whopping 30.2% usage rate in the postseason, per NBA Advanced Stats.
Smart (23.5%) and Kennard (18.3%) round out Los Angeles’ three highest usage rates for this series. Kennard is blistering hot with 21.3 PPG while shooting 52.9% on 3-pointers, while Smart has racked up 20.3 PPG with his 50.0% mark from deep vs. Houston.
Here are the Lakers players who may benefit most on PrizePicks if Reaves is out — and their stat projections for Sunday.
- F LeBron James — 23.5 Points / 39.5 Pts+Rebs+Asts / 46.5 Fantasy Score
- SG Luke Kennard— 12.5 Points / 5 3-point Attempts / 24.5 Fantasy Score
- PG Marcus Smart — 11.5 Points / 19.5 Pts+Rebs+Asts / 6 3-point Attempts
We’re getting a look at vintage LeBron in this series, as he carries sky-high volume with 41.0 minutes per game and 43.7 combined points, rebounds, and assists per contest.
James’ 14.3 potential assists per game ranks fifth in the playoffs, and with Kennard, Smart, and F Rui Hachimura all shooting at least 50.0% on 3-pointers, LeBron’s assist total may continue to thrive.
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The Lakers are going for a sweep on Sunday night, and their postseason outlook could be even brighter if Reaves returns to the rotation. If not, L.A. may continue to lean on incredible production from James, Kennard, and Smart.
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