The Los Angeles Lakers made a clear decision to stick with Austin Reaves as their primary ballhandler, relegating D’Angelo Russell to the bench. In a recent game against the Brooklyn Nets, Reaves scored a career-high 38 points to lead the Lakers to a narrow 102-101 victory. Despite a lackluster performance from the team overall, LeBron James and Reaves stepped up in the fourth quarter to secure the win.
The game was marked by a lack of energy and effort from the Lakers, with coach JJ Redick expressing disappointment in their defensive play. James and Reaves recognized the need to improve and focused on finding a way to win the game, regardless of the challenges they faced.
The Lakers were without Dorian Finney-Smith and Anthony Davis, who missed the game due to the birth of his child and ongoing foot issues, respectively. It was noted that the team had been in discussions with the Nets regarding Cameron Johnson but were hesitant to meet the asking price of two first-round picks for the forward.
Looking ahead, the Lakers are optimistic that Finney-Smith and Davis will return for their next game against the Clippers at the Intuit Dome. Despite potential trade talks, the team is focused on improving their performance on the court and securing wins with the current roster.
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