Austin Reaves still had time for jokes about Luka Dončić after big game vs. Pistons
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Austin Reaves delivered a career-best performance in the Lakers’ season-opening win over the Pistons, dropping 43 points in a dominant display that showcased his scoring versatility. The Los Angeles guard, who had spent much of the year as a secondary scorer, outplayed Detroit with a mix of floaters, fadeaways, and step-backs—even joking mid-game that one of his own shots was ‘bulls—t’ Luka Dončić would attempt.
Reaves sealed the 3-2 victory with a clutch three-pointer in the final minutes, finishing with 14-of-27 shooting and four three-pointers made. The night also included an unexpected moment when Reaves engaged with a courtside fan after a hard fall, though he declined to elaborate on the exchange afterward, simply waving goodbye before leaving the arena.
