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.
Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Lakers guard Austin Reaves (15) makes a pass against the Dallas Mavericks during the second half at Crypto.com Arena. Manda
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LeBron Wire on MSNIs Austin Reaves playing tonight? Injury updates for Lakers guardHowever, right now, L.A. is short-handed. Forward Rui Hachimura suffered a case of patellar tendinopathy on Thursday versus the Minnesota Timberwolves and has been out since. In addition, guards Austin Reaves and Jordan Goodwin sat out Sunday's win over the Los Angeles Clippers with a calf strain and ankle sprain, respectively.
Reaves has been cleared to play in Thursday's game against the Knicks, Ryan Ward of LakersNation.com reports. Reaves will return to the floor Thursday after missing the last two games for the Lakers.
The Los Angeles Lakers list Austin Reaves as probable and Jordan Goodwin as questionable for Thursday's game against the New York Knicks.
Austin Reaves remains questionable for the Los Angeles Lakers game against the New Orleans Pelicans as he deals with his injury.
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