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The Los Angeles Lakers have a 2-0 lead against the Houston Rockets without top scorers Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves as they enter Game 3 on April 24 (8 p.m. ET, Prime Video).
LeBron James has led the Lakers alongside inspired efforts from Luke Kennard, Marcus Smart and Deandre Ayton. They hope to maintain their level of play as their leading scorers work their way back from injury.
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Los Angeles has got to feel good about where it is currently, especially given the latest news on its stars.
Doncic, ruled out of the first round with a Grade 2 hamstring strain, was able to get some shots up during the Lakers’ practice on Thursday. He was seen completing controlled, light movement and shooting with assistant coach Greg St. Jean.
Doncic first injured his hamstring with days remaining in the regular season, during a blowout loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder on April 2. He was ruled out for the rest of the regular season following an MRI.
Although he reportedly “gingerly” performed those shooting drills from inside and around the perimeter, it’s still got to be a good feeling for Los Angeles to see Doncic making strides to a return.
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