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LeBron James Defends Austin Reaves After Performance in Lakers' Loss to Thunder

LeBron James Defends Austin Reaves After Performance in Lakers' Loss to Thunder

Summary

The Los Angeles Lakers lost 108-90 to the Oklahoma City Thunder in Game 1. LeBron James defended Austin Reaves, who struggled in the game after returning from a month-long injury.

Key Facts

  • The Lakers fell behind late in the third quarter and couldn’t catch up.
  • Austin Reaves scored only 8 points and made 3 out of 16 shots.
  • Reaves had been out for a month due to injury before this game.
  • LeBron James scored 27 points, leading all players in the game.
  • James said Reaves’ presence on the court helps the team even if he misses shots.
  • The Lakers miss Luka Doncic, who averaged 33 points per game, causing offensive problems.
  • LeBron highlighted that Doncic’s absence is a major reason for the Lakers’ struggles against the defending champions.
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