Reaves steps into Luka's shoes, drops 43 in win vs. Pistons

DETROIT -- If Austin Reaves' season-high 43 points in the Los Angeles Lakers' 121-116 win over the Detroit Pistons wasn't enough of a Luka Doncic impersonation, Reaves made sure to fully embody his teammate on a 3-pointer he hoisted up in the third quarter Sunday.

"Honestly, when I stepped back and shot it, I was like, 'This is some bulls--- Luka would shoot,'" Reaves said.

The shot ricocheted off the glass and through the hoop and was one of many that fell for him -- he went 14-of-27 from the field (4-of-6 from 3) and 11-for-11 from the foul line -- as L.A. extended its winning streak to five despite Doncic missing the game because of tightness in his lower back.

"I didn't try to bank it in,"…