The Los Angeles Lakers didn't have LeBron James on Sunday night against the Orlando Magic, but they did have Austin Reaves. At least for one night, Reaves closed the game out just like King James would.
Lakers fans were left in awe as Reaves poured in a career-high 35 points, including several clutch buckets to seal the 111-105 win for the purple and gold.
AUSTIN REAVES FOR THE LEAD 🔥pic.twitter.com/REV5Q9Cka5
— ClutchPoints (@ClutchPoints) March 20, 2023
Austin Reaves comes up HUGE in the Lakers win against the Magic 🔥
35 points (career-high)
6 rebounds
6 assists9-of-14 FG
16-of-18 FT pic.twitter.com/EXO2WxA48w— ClutchPoints (@ClutchPoints) March 20, 2023




Even LeBron James himself had to react with his caps lock on, saluting his teammate for coming up large.
AR YOU A BAD MUTHA…SHUT YO MOUTH!!! You toooooo TOUGH!! 🔥🔥🔥🫡👑
— LeBron James (@KingJames) March 20, 2023
With every win critical to their playoff hopes, Lakers fans sure are happy they have Austin Reaves.