Austin Reaves floats it in off the backboard to score for the Lakers.
From better catch-and-shoot looks to fewer ball-handling responsibilities, James and Reaves are already reaping the benefits of playing alongside their new teammate.
LeBron James added 25 points, Austin Reaves scored 23 and Rui Hachimura had 21 when he left holding his left side with 10 minutes remaining — the Lakers didn’t miss him, going on a 12-2 run to stretch their lead to 19.
After Portland tied it at 81 in the fourth quarter, Austin Reaves gave the Lakers the lead again with a scoop shot. James then kicked things into a higher gear.
LeBron James scored 40 points, including eight straight in a fourth-quarter surge, and Austin Reaves had 32 as the Los Angeles Lakers beat the Portland Trail Blazers 110-102 on Thursday night. The Lakers were without guard Luka Doncic,
James will rejoin the parent club ahead of Sunday's game against the Clippers, and he could end up entering the rotation with all of LeBron James (foot), Luka Doncic (calf), Austin Reaves (calf) and Jordan Goodwin (ankle) in jeopardy of missing the contest.
The Los Angeles Lakers will look to win their seventh game in a row and earn their 19th victory in their last 23 games when they host the New Orleans Pelicans on Tuesday. The Pelicans have the second-worst record in the Western Conference,
Austin Reaves remains questionable for the Los Angeles Lakers game against the New Orleans Pelicans as he deals with his injury.
However, injuries remain a concern for LA, as two key starters have been sidelined in recent games. Rui Hachimura suffered a knee injury against the Minnesota Timberwolves last Thursday, while Austin Reaves exited Friday’s game against the Clippers after just nine minutes due to a calf strain.
The Lakers rule out Reaves and two-way contract guard Jordan Goodwin (sprained ankle) for Sunday’s game against the Clippers. Reaves felt tightness in the calf during the first quarter of Friday’s
Lakers guard Austin Reaves is listed as out on the team's injury report ahead of their Tuesday night game against the Pelicans