Lakers' Doncic and Reaves Suffer Grade 2 Strains, Ruled Out Indefinitely for Upcoming Rockets Series

# Lakers' Doncic and Reaves Out Indefinitely Ahead of First-Round Series Against Rockets The Los Angeles Lakers have been without Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves for nearly two weeks as of Tuesday. Both players suffered Grade 2 strains during the team's April 2 road loss to the Thunder, which ended their regular season.

Lakers coach JJ Redick spoke after Tuesday's practice, the first before the team's first-round series against the Rockets, and stated that the players are out indefinitely.

Injuries Sidelined Players Since Early April Luka Doncic suffered a Grade 2 left hamstring strain during the April 2 loss to the Thunder.

Austin Reaves suffered a Grade 2 left oblique strain in the same game. The injuries to Doncic and Reaves ended their regular season participation. Doncic traveled to Spain to receive treatment on his injured hamstring.

He will return to the United States on Friday, according to sources. Reaves was at the Lakers' practice facility on Tuesday.

Reaves Participates in Limited Practice Activities Reaves was seen shooting on the court during the portion of practice open to media members on Tuesday.

While wearing slides, he participated in a free throw shooting contest at the end of practice, missing three free throws. Reaves made a corner 3-pointer before walking off the court on Tuesday.

Redick Provides Update on Player Status JJ Redick said, "They're out indefinitely.

" Redick added, "I'm not going to have an update for you this week." Redick repeated, "They're out indefinitely."

Series Schedule and Recent Context Game 1 of the Lakers-Rockets series is scheduled for Saturday at 5:30 p.

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