With the Los Angeles Lakers trading D’Angelo Russell to the Brooklyn Nets, more ball-handling, playmaking and scoring responsibilities have been placed on Austin Reaves.
He responded in a big way on Tuesday night in a losing effort to the Cleveland Cavaliers, tying his career-high with 35 points to go along with nine rebounds and 10 assists on 11-of-20 shooting.
Reaves is in the midst of the best stretch of his career since he’s seen his on-ball role increase, averaging 29 points, 8.3 rebounds and 12 assists on 50% shooting in his last three games.