With just ten games left in the regular season heading into Wednesday night, the Lakers started off their final stretch on the right foot, taking care of the Phoenix Suns 122-111.
The Lakers are now 36-37, and back in play-in positioning in a Western Conference race that’s as tight as ever.
Prior to the game, Darvin Ham hinted he had “something up his sleeve” regarding the starting lineup. That something was the insertion of Austin Reaves in place of the slumping Malik Beasley.
Reaves got the nod after his career-high 35-point performance against the Orlando Magic, and his impact was felt immediately once again.