"Austin Reaves exploded for a career-high 51 points, Deandre Ayton complemented 22 points with a game-high 15 rebounds and the Los Angeles Lakers, playing without injured stars Luka Doncic and LeBron James, downed the host Sacramento Kings 127-120 on Sunday night. Taking the leading role after Doncic was a late scratch due to finger and lower-leg injuries, Reaves surpassed his previous NBA best of 45 points set last February against the Indiana Pacers."
"Zach LaVine's 3-pointer got the hosts as close as 122-119 with still 1:30 to play, but Reaves kept the Kings at arm's length with four late free throws that capped a 21-for-22 night at the line. Getting 28 more opportunities, the Lakers outscored the Kings 41-12 from the stripe. Hachimura finished with 18 points, while LaRavia and Marcus Smart chipped in with 11 apiece for the Lakers, who played a third straight game without James, out with a back issue."
Austin Reaves scored a career-high 51 points while adding 11 rebounds and nine assists to power the Los Angeles Lakers to a 127-120 win in Sacramento. Deandre Ayton contributed 22 points and a game-high 15 rebounds. Luka Doncic was a late scratch with finger and lower-leg injuries and LeBron James remained out with a back issue. Reaves made six 3-pointers, sparked a fourth-quarter run that flipped a deficit into an 11-point lead, and finished 21-for-22 from the free-throw line with four late free throws sealing the victory. Rui Hachimura (18), Jake LaRavia (11) and Marcus Smart (11) added support.
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