The Los Angeles Lakers certainly hoped they wouldn’t need to rely on Austin Reaves so much so soon during the 2025-26 season, but the guard found himself in the leading role after the team ruled out Luka Doncic against the Sacramento Kings.
Doncic was declared out due to finger and leg injuries and is set to be re-evaluated in one week. Doncic now joins LeBron James in street clothes, leaving Reaves to lead an already-ailing Los Angeles squad.
Reaves was tasked with leading the charge against the Kings and he absolutely delivered with a fantastic offensive performance.