Overview
- The Lakers upgraded guard Austin Reaves to questionable for Friday's Game 3 on Thursday, three weeks after a Grade 2 oblique strain.
- The Rockets listed Kevin Durant questionable with a left ankle sprain on Thursday after he returned for Game 2 from a knee contusion.
- Luka Dončić remains out but has begun light on-court shooting as he starts a careful return plan, and forward Jake LaRavia is available after a minor ankle sprain.
- Los Angeles grabbed its 2-0 edge behind LeBron James’ 28 points, eight rebounds and seven assists in Game 2 with key support from Luke Kennard and Marcus Smart.
- The Lakers’ defense sent frequent double teams at Durant in Game 2, holding him to three second-half points and nine turnovers in a plan credited to JJ Redick’s staff.