Getty Austin Reaves #15 of the Los Angeles Lakers looks on prior to the game against the Houston Rockets at Crypto.com Arena on December 25, 2025 in Los Angeles, California. The Los Angeles Lakers will start their playoff series against the Houston Rockets without Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves . While the former has yet to return to Los Angeles after going to Europe to seek additional treatment for his hamstring strain, the latter in Reaves, has remained with the team throughout his recovery