Shorthanded Lakers lead Rockets 3-1 as Deandre Ayton’s bold two-way claim sets tone, with Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves injury updates looming before Game 5 showdown

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The oddsmakers aren’t really giving the Lakers much of a chance here in Game 1 against the Thunder.