US EditionLakers Fend Off Timberwolves on Austin Reaves’ Buzzer-Beater for 116-115 Win
Austin Reaves scored 28 points and matched his career high with 16 assists to lead the Lakers, who overcame injuries to win by one point.
- On Wednesday, Oct. 29, 2025, Austin Reaves hit a 12-foot buzzer winner to lift the Los Angeles Lakers to a 116-115 victory at Target Center in Minneapolis.
- Dealing with injuries, the Los Angeles Lakers were missing LeBron James, Marcus Smart, and Gabe Vincent, but Jaxon Hayes returned, and Coach JJ Redick said adaptation was necessary.
- Austin Reaves recorded 28 points and matched a career-high 16 assists, while Jake LaRavia scored 27 on 10-for-11 shooting and DeAndre Ayton had 17 points and 10 rebounds.
- Despite the late 14-2 run, Julius Randle scored 33 and made a go-ahead layup with 10.2 seconds, Jaden McDaniels added 30 points.
- Coach JJ Redick said players faced tough spots but hopes adaptation helps long-term, with the Los Angeles Lakers next at Memphis on Friday and the Minnesota Timberwolves heading to Charlotte on Saturday.
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Lakers' Austin Reaves comes up big again, nails game-winner vs T'Wolves
Los Angeles Lakers star Austin Reaves cobbled together another magical moment to begin the 2025-26 season on Wednesday night, this time at the expense of the Minnesota Timberwolves.With just over six seconds left in the game, Reaves received the inbound pass near half court. He dribbled off a pick, crossed over and drove into the lane. He got to the foul line and put up a floater. The ball swished through the net at the buzzer.CLICK HERE FOR MOR…
With Luka Dončić and LeBron James out due to injuries, Austin Reaves has taken over the reins for the Los Angeles Lakers. The guard, who is often overshadowed by both superstars, has shone in full force and is currently the league's fourth-leading scorer and second-leading assist leader. He capped off his stellar performance with a game-winning basket against Minnesota.
On the night of Wednesday to Thursday, Jokic entered a little more into the history of the NBA, the Lakers came to the end of the Timberwolves, the Chicago Bulls kept their invincibility.
The Los Angeles Lakers defeated Minnesota 116-115 in a dramatic playoff game in Minneapolis. In Dallas, Luka Dončić's successor is once again excellent.
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