Kendrick Perkins Calls Out Lakers' Austin Reaves Before Game 2
Summary
The Los Angeles Lakers lost Game 1 of their playoff series against the Oklahoma City Thunder, with a score of 108-90. Austin Reaves had a poor shooting performance, and ESPN analyst Kendrick Perkins said Reaves must improve for Game 2.Key Facts
- The Lakers lost Game 1 to the Thunder by 18 points.
- LeBron James scored 27 points in the game, the highest on the Lakers.
- Austin Reaves scored only 8 points, made 3 of 16 shots, and missed all 5 of his three-point attempts.
- Reaves also had 4 turnovers, the most on the Lakers that game.
- Kendrick Perkins said Reaves needs to perform better in Game 2 to help the team.
- Reaves had missed part of the regular season due to a Grade 2 oblique strain injury.
- LeBron James acknowledged Reaves is still recovering and that his presence on the floor is important despite the tough shooting night.
- Game 2 is scheduled for Thursday at 9:30 p.m. ET.
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