The Los Angeles Lakers encountered a challenging defeat in their latest matchup against the Boston Celtics, with a final score of 111-101. This game proved particularly difficult as star player LeBron James suffered a groin injury, leading to his absence in four consecutive games, during which the Lakers secured only one victory. Meanwhile, Austin Reaves has emerged as a vital contributor, stepping up significantly and providing crucial support to the team’s efforts in the face of these setbacks.
Reaves has emerged as a standout performer, consistently delivering exceptional statistics and demonstrating his value on the court. His performances have been particularly noteworthy in games where he has taken the lead in James’s absence. Recently, his remarkable statistics while playing without James have shown why Reaves would be a top option on any other team.
“Austin Reaves in 7 games without LeBron James this season: 28.4 PPG 6.7 RPG 8.7 APG Reaves and Luka Doncic combined for 61 PTS, 15 REB, and 14 AST in Sunday’s win.” (via Underdog NBA).
Austin Reaves in 7 games without LeBron James this season:
— Underdog NBA (@Underdog__NBA) March 16, 2025
28.4 PPG
6.7 RPG
8.7 APG
Reaves and Luka Doncic combined for 61 PTS, 15 REB, and 14 AST in Sunday’s win.
The Lakers achieved an impressive eight-game winning streak during the 2024-25 NBA season, but it was interrupted by a loss to the Celtics. After this defeat, the Lakers suffered three additional losses. Despite these setbacks, Reaves continued to deliver outstanding performances.
Austin Reaves Stellar Game vs. Phoenix Suns
The Los Angeles Lakers recently played the Phoenix Suns in an intense game at Crypto.com Arena. Austin Reaves delivered a stellar performance, playing for 39 minutes and scoring 28 points, 6 assists, and 4 rebounds.
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Star player Luka Doncic also made a significant impact by recording a double-double; he played for 40 minutes, scoring 33 points and contributing 8 assists and 11 rebounds. Ultimately, the Lakers won the game with a final score of 107-96, ending their four-game losing streak.
The Lakers are currently in fifth place in the Western Conference standings with a record of 41-25. Their next game will be against the San Antonio Spurs at Crypto.com Arena.
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