LeBron James and Luke Kennard carried the scoring load, combining for 46 points and 16 assists as the Lakers beat Houston despite missing two key players.
Ahead of Game 2, ESPN’s Dave McMenamin shared footage of Doncic on the Lakers’ practice court, signaling a possible update on his status for the series. The post noted Doncic was back on the practice floor, though it did not indicate how involved he was in on-court work.
Doncic finished the regular season with averages of 33.5 points, 7.7 rebounds, 8.3 assists and 1.6 steals per game in 64 appearances, and he last played on April 2. His absence in the series so far has been a talking point among fans and analysts alike as the Lakers try to climb in a series they currently lead 1–0.
Social media reactions to the update highlighted optimism and curiosity about a potential return, with observers noting Doncic and Reaves appearing on the practice floor and discussing whether Doncic would be ready to participate soon.
The upcoming Game 2 will determine if the Lakers can sustain their momentum at home, where they will look to extend their series edge against the Rockets, who are eager to even the matchup.
