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Austin Reaves Accomplishes Lakers Milestone Not Seen Since Kobe Bryant

Austin Reaves Accomplishes Lakers Milestone Not Seen Since Kobe Bryant

Summary

Austin Reaves of the Los Angeles Lakers achieved a milestone by becoming the first Lakers player since Kobe Bryant in 2005 to score 25 or more points in the first five games of a season. In a recent game, Reaves led the Lakers to a 116-115 victory over the Minnesota Timberwolves with 28 points and 16 assists.

Key Facts

  • The Los Angeles Lakers beat the Minnesota Timberwolves 116-115.
  • Austin Reaves scored 28 points and gave 16 assists in the game.
  • Reaves has scored over 25 points in each of the Lakers' first five games this season.
  • He is the first Lakers player since Kobe Bryant in 2005 to start a season with this scoring streak.
  • Reaves previously scored high in other games, including 51 points against the Sacramento Kings and 41 points against the Portland Trail Blazers.
  • LeBron James and Luka Doncic did not play in the recent game due to minor injuries.
  • Lakers' head coach JJ Redick praised Reaves for his performance and leadership skills.
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