Overview
- Reaves hit a 12-foot floater at the horn to finish a 28-point, 16-assist night and salvage a game where L.A.’s 20-point lead disappeared late.
- His surge follows 51 and 41 points in the previous two games and makes him the first Laker since Kobe Bryant to start a season with five straight 25-plus point games.
- The Lakers were without James (sciatica), Doncic (finger sprain and leg contusion), Marcus Smart and Gabe Vincent, with coach JJ Redick saying Doncic is progressing day-to-day.
- Jake LaRavia broke out for 27 points on 10-for-11 shooting as Deandre Ayton posted 17 points and 10 rebounds, providing crucial support.
- Minnesota lacked Anthony Edwards (hamstring) while Julius Randle scored 33 and Jaden McDaniels 30 before the winner, and the Lakers head to Memphis next for NBA Cup group play on Friday.