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Key Points:
- Lakers stars Luka Dončić and Austin Reaves are both sidelined with injuries, with no clear timeline for their return, creating uncertainty for the team’s playoff prospects.
- Austin Reaves is expected to be out until at least May, according to ESPN’s Shams Charania, while head coach JJ Redick confirmed both players remain out indefinitely.
- ESPN’s Brian Windhorst noted that some potential playoff opponents are preparing for the possibility that Reaves could return during the first-round series, though this remains speculative.
- Reaves might return late in the playoff series if it extends to six or seven games, but the Lakers are cautious about rushing players back to avoid aggravating injuries, as seen with Luka’s earlier calf strain setback.
- Overall, the Lakers face uncertainty regarding the timing of Reaves’ and Dončić’s returns, which could significantly impact their playoff performance.
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