Key Takeaways:
- Austin Reaves secured a 116-115 victory for the Los Angeles Lakers over the Minnesota Timberwolves with a buzzer-beating 12-foot shot
- Reaves recorded 28 points and matched his career high with 16 assists, while Jake LaRavia contributed 27 points on 10-for-11 shooting
- Julius Randle led the Timberwolves with 33 points, as both teams missed key stars due to injury
Match Overview
Austin Reaves capped off an impressive individual performance by sinking a 12-foot jumper in the lane just before the final buzzer, giving the Los Angeles Lakers a dramatic 116-115 win against the Minnesota Timberwolves. The result came after Minnesota stormed back into contention with a powerful 14-2 run late in the fourth quarter, briefly edging ahead in the final seconds.
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Player Contributions and Team Dynamics
Reaves not only led the Lakers with 28 points but also matched his career-best effort with 16 assists. Jake LaRavia provided strong support, racking up 27 points by converting 10 of 11 shot attempts, while DeAndre Ayton delivered a double-double of 17 points and 10 rebounds. With a depleted roster missing Luka Doncic, LeBron James, Marcus Smart, and Gabe Vincent, the Lakers relied heavily on Reaves’ playmaking and creativity, especially through the pick-and-roll with Ayton and by feeding teammates Jake LaRavia and Dalton Knecht, who had 15 points.
The Timberwolves, led by Julius Randle’s 33 points, mounted a furious late-game rally, capped by Randle’s finger roll which put Minnesota ahead with just 10.2 seconds remaining. Jaden McDaniels also impressed with 30 points and seven rebounds. Star guard Anthony Edwards missed the match for Minnesota but remained active on the bench, engaging teammates and exchanging words with LaRavia after several successful corner threes.
Late Drama and Team News
The Lakers had looked comfortable after leading by as many as 20 points in the third quarter and extending their advantage to 112-101 with just over four minutes remaining, courtesy of a Reaves three-pointer. However, the Timberwolves rallied, closing the gap before Randle’s late basket temporarily gave them the lead. Despite missing several primary ballhandlers, Los Angeles saw backup centre Jaxon Hayes return to action after a knee injury sidelined him for the previous two games.
Reaves, enjoying a standout run that includes a 51-point performance against Sacramento on Sunday and a 41-point outing in a loss to Portland on Monday, has continued to make his mark.
Looking Ahead
The Lakers will travel to Memphis for their next fixture on Friday, while the Timberwolves will play at Charlotte on Saturday.
