In Wednesday’s game against Minnesota, the Lakers were shorthanded, missing LeBron James, Luka Dončić, and several other key players, making the team look like a patchwork squad. After a tough 122-108 loss to the Blazers, the pressure was on. The answer to all the worries? Austin Reaves. He stepped up in a big way, calmly sinking a buzzer-beating runner to secure a 116-115 win, lifting the Lakers to a 3-2 record. Reaves dominated the night with 28 points and matched his career-high with 16 assists, proving he can carry the team when it matters most.
This time, it wasn’t just the fans handing out praise, NBA stars were celebrating Austin Reaves, too. They all posted on X:
Luka Dončić: “🐐”
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Pau Gasol: “Austin Reaves!!! Cold blooded ❄️ Keep hooping! #LakersFam @lakers”
Isiah Thomas: “Reeves really killing these boys !!!!”
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LeBron James: “A-MUTHAFUCKIN-R!!!!!!!!!!!!!”
Dwight Howard: “AR15 omg”
DeMarcus Cousins: “AR!!! 🔥”
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Patrick Beverley: “Brinks Truck AR asap sheesh”
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Alex Caruso: “AR cold lol”