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Jake LaRavia Drops 27 on 10-of-11 Shooting as Short-Handed Lakers Edge Wolves 116-115

The 2022 first-round pick turned a rare start into a 'reference point' performance that drew praise from JJ Redick.

MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA - OCTOBER 29: Jake LaRavia #12 of the Los Angeles Lakers reacts to his three-point basket against the Minnesota Timberwolves in the fourth quarter at Target Center on October 29, 2025 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The Lakers defeated the Timberwolves 116-115. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by David Berding/Getty Images)
Oct 29, 2025; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Los Angeles Lakers forward Jake LaRavia (12) dribbles towards the basket as Minnesota Timberwolves forward Jaden McDaniels (3) plays defense in the first half at Target Center. Mandatory Credit: Jesse Johnson-Imagn Images

Overview

  • Austin Reaves sealed the win with a late floater and finished with 28 points and 16 assists, which LaRavia credited for creating many of his looks.
  • LaRavia went 5-of-6 from three and added eight rebounds, becoming the first Laker with at least 25 points on 90% shooting in a game since Pau Gasol in 2010, according to ESPN Research.
  • He started for the second straight game with LeBron James out this season and Luka Dončić sidelined in recent games, responding after a quiet outing against Portland.
  • A courtside exchange went viral after a fan asked, “Who is No. 12?” and an injured Anthony Edwards replied, “That’s what I’m saying! I don’t know!”, which LaRavia later acknowledged on social media.
  • Drafted 19th in 2022 and signed by the Lakers in July after stints with the Grizzlies and Kings, LaRavia drew postgame praise from Redick and teammates, with the coach framing the showing as a guidepost rather than a guaranteed role shift.