Austin Reaves has made a significant return for the Lakers in Game 5 after being sidelined for nine games. His presence could be pivotal as the Lakers face the Rockets in this crucial playoff matchup.

Meanwhile, the Lakers will be without Luka Doncic for the entire first round, raising concerns about their championship aspirations. As Reaves is upgraded to questionable for Game 3, fans are eager to see how his return will impact the team's performance moving forward.