Lakers' Austin Reaves: Efficient in regular season finale
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Reaves chipped in 20 points (8-12 FG, 3-7 3Pt, 1-2 FT), one rebound, two assists, one block and one steal over 29 minutes during Sunday's 124-108 victory over New Orleans.
LeBron James stole the show with a triple-double, and Anthony Davis grabbed headlines after leaving with back and hip spasms in the second half, but Reaves was impressive in his own right as well, hitting the 20-point mark for the 21st time this season. The Lakers will go as far as James and Davis can take them into the playoffs, but Reaves is a legit third option on offense who can leave his mark on both ends of the court if called upon duty.
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Lakers' Austin Reaves: Delivers balanced line in loss
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Reaves logged 22 points (8-15 FG, 4-7 3Pt, 2-3 FT), seven rebounds and six assists over 35 minutes during Tuesday's 134-120 loss to Golden State.
Reaves is mimicking his late-stage success from last season with nightly multi-category contributions. Remarkably, there's very little negative correlation between Reaves and D'Angelo Russell, as both players have been able to post respectable totals independently in recent weeks. Through five games in April, Reaves is averaging 13.2 points, 4.8 assists and 4.0 rebounds.
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Lakers' Austin Reaves: Scores 16 vs. Washington
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Reaves closed Wednesday's 125-120 win over the Wizards with 16 points (7-15 FG, 2-6 3Pt), four rebounds, four assists and two steals in 35 minutes.
It was a good bounce-back performance from Reaves on Wednesday after he finished with just seven points on 2-of-9 shooting against the Raptors on Tuesday. The third-year guard is averaging career highs across most statistical categories this season, though his shooting percentages are slightly down compared to 2022-23. Since the All-Star break, Reaves has averaged 16.1 points on 47.3 percent shooting (including 35.8 percent from three), 5.6 rebounds and 6.1 assists over 34.7 minutes per game.
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Lakers' Austin Reaves: Sparks comeback with triple-double
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Reaves totaled 29 points (10-20 FG, 4-11 3Pt, 5-6 FT), 14 rebounds, 10 assists and two blocks across 48 minutes in Tuesday's 128-124 double-overtime win over Milwaukee.
Reaves and D'Angelo Russell both stepped into expanded playmaking roles while LeBron James (ankle) sat out Tuesday, with Reaves coming through with one of the more efficient scoring lines for the Lakers on a night when the team connected on just 38.9 percent of its field-goal attempts. He appeared to be headed for a much more modest line with the Bucks holding a 19-point lead with just under eight minutes remaining in the fourth quarter, but Reaves scored seven points and four assists in the final period to extend the game to overtime and bolster his statistics. James is expected to be back in action for Wednesday's game against the Grizzlies, and though Reaves is likely to lose out on some shot attempts and assist opportunities, he's still primed to be a must-roster player for the rest of the season while the 40-32 Lakers remain hopeful to avoid the Western Conference Play-In Tournament.
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Lakers' Austin Reaves: Solid game in victory
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Reaves recorded 25 points (6-13 FG, 2-5 3Pt, 11-12 FT), five rebounds, eight assists and one block over 37 minutes during Sunday's 150-145 win over Indiana.
Reaves completed a diverse stat line as the Lakers posted their best final score since 1987. The Oklahoma product returned to the 20-point threshold after averaging only 12.3 points over the previous three games. Reaves' success depends on a high shot volume, but his 11 points at the charity stripe represented a lot of his production in the narrow win.
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Lakers' Austin Reaves: Booms Wednesday
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Reaves chipped in 28 points (10-17 FG, 7-12 3Pt, 1-2 FT), six rebounds, four assists and one steal across 37 minutes during Wednesday's 120-107 loss to the Kings.
Reaves entered Wednesday's game averaging just 10.7 points across three prior meetings versus Sacramento this season, so it's nice to see the 25-year-old erupt against an exploitable defense. Wednesday marked his fourth game with 25-plus points this season -- matching his total from last season -- and Reaves is averaging 20.8 points, 5.3 rebounds and 4.8 assists on 52.6 percent shooting across his last four contests.
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Lakers' Austin Reaves: Excels with 19 points
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Reaves closed Sunday's 120-109 victory over the Timberwolves with 19 points (7-13 FG, 3-6 3Pt, 2-2 FT), six rebounds and four assists over 36 minutes.
Reaves produced a solid line alongside his All-Star teammates. The team has extreme confidence in Reaves, who finds perimeter opportunities often as the off-guard, and he's usually a regular assist converter for LeBron James. D'Angelo Russell's shot was a bit off to begin the game, and Reaves capably picked up the slack.
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Lakers' Austin Reaves: Posts well-rounded stat line Friday
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Reaves provided 18 points (7-12 FG, 2-5 3Pt, 2-4 FT), five rebounds, seven assists and one steal over 37 minutes during Friday's 123-122 win over the Bucks.
Reaves took a back seat on offense to backcourt mate D'Angelo Russell, who went off for 44 points, but the former nonetheless put up a healthy line to contribute to an important Lakers victory. Reaves finished third on the team with 18 points and second with seven dimes while chipping in a handful of rebounds. He's been consistent (though not overwhelming) of late, recording between 10 and 19 points in nine straight games and knocking down multiple triples in all but two contests during that span.
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Lakers' Austin Reaves: Posts 16 points in loss
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Reaves totaled 16 points (7-11 FG, 2-5 3Pt), four assists, two rebounds and one block in 27 minutes during Thursday's 128-110 loss to Golden State.
The Lakers could have used a bit more production from Reaves, who was expected to have an increased role with LeBron James (ankle) on the sideline. Reaves appeared to suffer a leg injury at one point in the third quarter, but he checked back into the contest following a brief stint on the bench. His status may still warrant a close eye heading into the second leg of a back-to-back set Friday against the Spurs, though Reaves may be in line for more of a supporting role anyway with James expected to return to action.
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Lakers' Austin Reaves: Balanced line in victory
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Reaves notched 15 points (3-9 FG, 2-5 3Pt, 7-7 FT), seven rebounds, six assists, one block and one steal in 32 minutes during Tuesday's 125-111 victory over Detroit.
We saw the first glimpse of Spencer Dinwiddie's involvement, and the result appears to be good news for Reaves. Dinwiddie performed as a platoon with D'Angelo Russell, so while it's a concern for Russell's fantasy managers, Reaves' output appears to be safe. It wasn't a great shooting night for Reaves, but his seven dimes and a flawless night at the charity stripe boosted his fantasy total.
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Lakers' Austin Reaves: Explodes for 27 points in win
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Reaves supplied 27 points (10-15 FG, 3-4 3Pt, 4-5 FT), two rebounds and four assists over 31 minutes during Friday's 139-122 victory over the Pelicans.
Reaves' shooting stroke was superb in the blowout win, and he put together his third-best scoring total of the season as a result. He was coming off two consecutive double-doubles, and while it looks like the Lakers are days away from offering a contract to Spencer Dinwiddie, Reaves is playing at a high level and it would be difficult to imagine coach Darvin Ham demoting the Oklahoma product.
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Lakers' Austin Reaves: Double-double in Thursday's loss
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Reaves provided 15 points (6-16 FG, 2-7 3Pt, 1-2 FT), two rebounds, 10 assists and two steals over 36 minutes during Thursday's 114-106 loss to the Nuggets.
It's his second straight game with double-digit dimes, and his fifth double-double of the season. Reaves has started 19 straight games, taking over that role at the beginning of January, and in that time the third-year guard is averaging 16.3 points, 6.3 assists, 3.0 boards, 1.7 threes and 0.9 steals.
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Lakers' Austin Reaves: Stays hot in win over Knicks
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Reaves notched 22 points (6-13 FG, 3-6 3Pt, 7-8 FT), six rebounds, seven assists and two blocks in 39 minutes during Saturday's 113-105 victory over New York.
Reaves is operating with scoring conviction that is a legitimate swing factor in the Lakers' day-to-day success. His re-ignited foul-drawing prowess is yielding 6.6 free-throw attempts across his last five games, which is a huge improvement from the 3.3 free throws he averaged throughout his first 46 appearances this season. He averaged 4.1 free-throw attempts per game last season.
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Lakers' Austin Reaves: Makes career-high seven threes
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Reaves notched 32 points (10-18 FG, 7-10 3Pt, 5-7 FT), two rebounds and three assists across 35 minutes during Thursday's 114-105 win over the Celtics.
The Lakers were without their two most dominant players, Anthony Davis (Achilles) and LeBron James (ankle), against the best home team in the league Thursday, but Reaves stepped up his game and notched an impressive outing, tallying a career-high mark in threes made and a season-high mark in points. Reaves is averaging 16.5 points, 5.7 assists and 2.8 rebounds per game since the beginning of January.
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Lakers' Austin Reaves: Hits for season-high 28 in loss
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Reaves finished with 28 points (10-19 FG, 3-8 3Pt, 5-7 FT), six assists and two steals across 32 minutes during Tuesday's 138-122 loss to the Hawks.
With Anthony Davis (Achilles/hip) sidelined, Reaves came through with his best scoring effort of the season, but LeBron James was his only teammate to deliver 20 or more points. Reaves moved into the starting lineup at the beginning of January, but his usage and production haven't changed much, and the third-year guard averaged 15.5 points, 5.9 assists, 2.9 boards, 1.4 threes and 0.9 steals through 15 games on the month while shooting 50.6 percent from the floor.
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Lakers' Austin Reaves: Unimpactful in loss
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Reaves contributed eight points (3-8 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 1-2 FT), three rebounds, five assists and one steal in 30 minutes during Monday's 135-119 loss to the Rockets.
Reaves regressed after averaging 16.0 points on 11.8 shots over his last four contests, and his lack of firepower offensively is especially disappointing in the context of Anthony Davis (Achilles/groin) being hobbled. Houston's fifth-ranked defense is truly formidable, however, with Tuesday's matchup against Atlanta representing a bounce-back opportunity for Reaves.
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Lakers' Austin Reaves: Puts up 20 points in win
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Reaves accumulated 20 points (7-9 FG, 2-3 3Pt, 4-4 FT), three rebounds and eight assists in 33 minutes during Thursday's 141-132 victory over Chicago.
The Lakers went over 60 percent from the floor as a team in the win, and Reaves deserves credit for missing only one of his eight shot attempts. Although Reaves still shows a lot of variance in his stat lines, he's started every game in January and is averaging 14.9 points, 5.9 assists and 3.2 rebounds over 12 games with the first unit.
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Lakers' Austin Reaves: Passive performance in loss
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Reaves ended with nine points (4-12 FG, 0-6 3Pt, 1-1 FT), three rebounds, five assists and one steal over 33 minutes during Friday's 130-112 loss to the Nets.
Reaves struggled to find any rhythm in the loss, scoring no more than 15 points for the sixth time in the past seven games. Despite moving back into the starting lineup, Reaves has been unable to make the most of the situation. He is barely inside the top 100 over the past month, leaving a lot of managers feeling unfulfilled.
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Lakers' Austin Reaves: Efficient game in narrow win
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Reaves supplied 11 points (3-10 FG, 1-6 3Pt, 4-4 FT), three rebounds, seven assists and one steal across 32 minutes during Tuesday's 132-131 victory over Toronto.
Reaves had some trouble finding the bottom of the basket from long range, but he had an otherwise respectable showing in another start. D'Angelo Russell is active once again, and although the team will probably restrict his minutes over the next week, it will be interesting to see what happens to Reaves once Russell is 100 percent. Reaves may give way to Russell, but he's played well enough to get a starting spot.
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Lakers' Austin Reaves: Excellent line in starting role
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Reaves had 24 points (7-12 FG, 2-6 3Pt, 8-9 FT), five rebounds and eight assists in 37 minutes during Wednesday's 110-96 loss to the Heat.
Reaves got the start for the first time since Dec. 15 thanks to better stat lines to end the month, and although the Lakers came up short, coach Darvin Ham might be inclined to give Reaves his old job back. Jarred Vanderbilt has played well but isn't the best fit for the Lakers' scheme, as Reaves' off-the-ball skills combined with his passing ability complement LeBron James and the other playmakers. The lineup will shuffle again when D'Angelo Russell (lower body) returns to action, but drawing the start was an encouraging sign of increased confidence in Reaves.
