Austin Reaves led the Los Angeles Lakers to a narrow victory against the Brooklyn Nets on Friday, scoring 38 points. He shot 13-of-23 from the field and made four three-pointers. Reaves also contributed three rebounds and three assists in his 37 minutes on the court. The Lakers won the game 102-101.
What It Means
Reaves’ 38-point performance was a standout, as he led both teams in scoring and steals. This marks one of his highest-scoring games this season, significantly exceeding his average of 17.9 points per game. Throughout the season, he has been consistent with multiple streaks of scoring at least ten points and making two or more three-pointers. Reaves ranks third on his team in scoring and is first in three-point makes, averaging 2.6 per game at a shooting percentage of 36.3%. His ability to lead in assists is notable too, ranking fourth among shooting guards with an average of 6.2 assists per game.
