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No Luka Doncic, no problem for Austin Reaves as he delivered a spectacular performance in the Los Angeles Lakers’ win over the Detroit Pistons on Sunday night.
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Reaves has been playing in the NBA since 2021, going through his sixth season with the Lakers. He made his way up the ranks to become one of the best scoring guards in the league, forming an incredible dynamic duo with Doncic.
However, Doncic was absent from Los Angeles’ clash with the Detroit due to injury. This paved the way for Reaves to handle responsibilities as the first scoring option.
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Safe to say that Reaves balled out against Detroit defenders. In 37 minutes of action, he delivered a stat line of 43 points, five rebounds and four assists. He shot 14-of-27 from the field, including 4-of-6 from beyond the arc, and 11-of-11 from the free-throw line.
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Austin Reaves and the Lakers fended off a late rally from the Pistons to escape with the road win.
Los Angeles boasted a big lead out the gate, leading 38-14 after the first quarter. Detroit roared back with a 67-50 run in the second and third periods, but the Lakers responded in time to take down the hosts.
Five players scored in double-digits for Los Angeles in the win, including Reaves. Collin Sexton was productive off the bench with 17 points, two rebounds and two assists. He shot 5-of-10 overall and 7-of-8 from the charity stripe. Ziaire Williams came next with 17 points and two rebounds, Walker Kessler had 12 points and 16 rebounds, while Quentin Grimes provided 12 points and four assists.
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Los Angeles improved to a 9-2 record this season, controlling the top spot in the Western Conference standings. They are above the Oklahoma City Thunder and the – at the moment.
The Lakers will look forward to their next matchup, remaining on the road. They take on the Atlanta Hawks as tip-off commences on Nov. 9 at 7 p.m. ET.
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