Lakers’ Austin Reaves drops hilarious NSFW Luka Doncic comment on ‘terrible shot’
On the first night of a back-to-back set on the road, the Los Angeles Lakers decided to sit out Luka Doncic in a clash against one of the best teams in the Eastern Conference, the Detroit Pistons. But in the end, that scarcely mattered. With Doncic out, Austin Reaves took control and popped off for his best game of this season thus far — recording […] The post Lakers’ Austin Reaves drops…
In a critical matchup against the Detroit Pistons during a back-to-back series, the Los Angeles Lakers made the strategic decision to bench Luka Doncic. This, however, proved to be a moot point as Austin Reaves emerged as the standout performer of the night. Reaves delivered an impressive 43-point performance, which included shooting 14-of-27 from the field, along with five rebounds and four assists.
His remarkable contribution to the Lakers' 121-116 victory was evident throughout the game, particularly during a pivotal third-quarter possession. With just 6:44 minutes left in the quarter and 11 seconds remaining on the shot clock, Reaves attempted a challenging off-balance three-pointer against Pistons guard Daniss Jenkins, ultimately scoring 32 points that night.
After the game, Reaves revealed his candid take on the shot, saying, "It was a terrible shot. Honestly when I stepped back and shot it, I was like, 'This is some bulls— Luka would shoot.'" This exchange between Reaves and Doncic highlights the growing camaraderie between the two players, as they both are known for their penchant for taking risky shots.
Reaves' progression from bench player to a top-tier All-Star calibre player is a testament to his development, and his continued contributions are crucial for the Lakers' success in the upcoming All-Star Game in February.
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