When Hoops Go Oops: Reaves Reflects on a Rough Night…
In the city of angels, the Los Angeles Lakers stumbled without their heavenly talent, LeBron James, who’s sidelined with a groin injury. Taking center stage in this basketball drama was none other than Austin Reaves. Alas, our hero found himself on the struggle bus during the Lakers’ matchup against Brooklyn Nets, as they took the East Coast by storm, or maybe just a light drizzle.
Reaves gave it his all but came up short, looking more like he was playing dodgeball with the basket rather than basketball. With a stat line of 17 points, 10 assists, and eight rebounds, you’d think he was a superstar. But not so fast—the grim reality was a mere 3-for-14 shooting and a flimsy 1-of-5 from beyond the arc. His free throw finesse was the real MVP, snatching 10 of those points.
Luka Doncic, his partner in hoop crimes, also became an unwitting accomplice to Reaves’ mischievous performance, showcasing a similarly confusing stat line. They’ve pledged to revamp their game, vowing to now make buckets instead of theatrical mishaps in LeBron’s absence. Meanwhile, Reaves is hitting the gym harder than ever—because, as he humorously put it, “I played like crap. What can I say?”
