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23. April 2026
Cleared for Game 3
LaRavia (ankle) isn't listed on the injury report ahead of Game 3 against the Rockets on Friday.
Analyse
LaRavia was forced to exit Tuesday's Game 2 early after picking up a minor ankle sprain, but the issue won't force him to miss additional action. He's recorded six total points, four rebounds, three assists and one steal through his first two appearances of the first round against Houston.
23. April 2026
Diagnosed with minor ankle sprain
LaRavia is day-to-day with a minor right-ankle sprain, per Dan Woike of The Athletic.
Analyse
LaRavia left Tuesday's Game 2 win over the Rockets in the fourth quarter with an apparent right leg injury and has since been diagnosed with a sprain. The fourth-year forward's status appears to be in serious jeopardy for Game 3 on Friday, and his chances of playing should be revealed once the Lakers release an official injury report.
22. April 2026
Doesn't return Tuesday
LaRavia exited Tuesday's 101-94 Game 2 win over the Rockets in the fourth quarter and did not return due to an apparent right leg issue, finishing with zero points (0-2 FG, 0-1 3Pt), two rebounds and one block across 16 minutes.
Analyse
LaRavia limped to the locker room with 5:05 remaining in the final quarter and was seemingly trying to stay off his right foot. If the 24-year-old wing is unable to play in Friday's Game 3 in Houston, Marcus Smart, Bronny James and Jarred Vanderbilt would be candidates to see a slight bump in minutes.
22. April 2026
Leaves for locker room
LaRavia exited to the locker room in the fourth quarter of Tuesday's Game 2 against the Rockets due to an apparent right leg issue, Khobi Price of The California Post reports.
Analyse
LaRavia was seemingly trying to stay off his right foot as he limped to the locker room with 5:05 remaining in the fourth quarter. It's unclear exactly what he is dealing with, though it wouldn't be surprising if the 24-year-old doesn't return in the final minutes of Tuesday's contest.