On a night when Anthony Davis sat out due to plantar fasciitis in his left foot, the Los Angeles Lakers got a big boost from Austin Reaves in a 102-101

After scoring a career-high 38 points, Austin Reaves poked fun at former teammate D'Angelo Russell for not coming through in crunch time.

Austin Reaves scored a career-high 38 points, LeBron James added 29 points with eight assists, and the Los Angeles Lakers overcame the absence of Anthony Davis to earn a 102-101 victory over the visiting Brooklyn Nets on Friday.

Austin Reaves finishes with 38 points and the Lakers hold on for a 102-101 win after former guard D'Angelo Russell misses a three-pointer in the final seconds.

Playing without Anthony Davis, Reaves scores 38 points, LeBron James has 29 and they hold on for a 102-101 win after D’Angelo Russell misses a potential game-winner in the final seconds.

Los Angeles Lakers guard Austin Reaves has been playing at an All-Star level. JJ Redick explained what Reaves needs to do to actually achieve that status.

Davis started the day as probable to play before being downgraded to questionable a little less than an hour before tipoff and ruled out 30 minutes before the game.

Austin Reaves and LeBron James led the Los Angeles Lakers to a close win over D'Angelo Russell and the Brooklyn Nets.

The Los Angeles Lakers avoided falling to a terrifying four-game losing streak on Wednesday night against the Miami Heat. Los Angeles, which has developed a rec

The Los Angeles Lakers continue to play inconsistent basketball under JJ Redick. In an attempt to give Laker fans a reason to be excited about the second half of the season, Los Angeles could swap a trustworthy wing for an established Chicago Bulls superstar.

While the Los Angeles Lakers relieved some stress last month by cutting ties with D'Angelo Russell, the organization still needs a standout point guard. A Sacramento Kings phenom with a dimensional skill set could appeal to the JJ Redick-led Lakers.

However, to land Antetokounmpo, Austin Reaves, the Lakers’ third-leading scorer and valued playmaker, would likely have to continue his career in Milwaukee to appease the Bucks in a potential deal.