Austin Reaves keeps it real about miraculous shot: ‘B——- Luka would shoot’
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Austin Reaves delivered a night of clutch scoring for the Los Angeles Lakers, culminating in a 43-point explosion against the Detroit Pistons. After a 7-0 personal run gave the Lakers a commanding lead, Reaves showcased his range with a game-defining 27-footer from deep, bouncing off the rim before falling through to seal the win.
The shot, which he admitted was a fluke, reminded him of the kind of high-risk attempts often attempted by teammate Luka Dončić, who sat out due to back tightness. Reaves also opened the scoring with a fadeaway midway through the first quarter, extending the Lakers’ lead to 18-7.
With Dončić unavailable, Reaves’ 32-point outburst in the final quarter—including his first 30-point game of the season—proved decisive as the Lakers closed out the 121-116 victory.