Reaves, with both LeBron James and Luka Dončić sidelined due to injuries, absolutely carried the Los Angeles Lakers in what ended up being a historic outing for him at the Golden 1 Center. Reaves finished just shy of a triple-double with a career-high 51 points to lift the Lakers to a 127-120 win over the Sacramento Kings.

With multiple ball-handlers sidelined with injuries, there have been more two-man actions (mainly pick and rolls) between Reaves and Ayton and it has helped them better figure out each other’s

Austin Reaves may be able to keep the Los Angeles Lakers afloat with LeBron James and Luka Dončić out. The fifth-year player posted a career-high 51 points in a 127-120 win over the Sacramento Kings on Sunday, adding 11 rebounds and nine assists.

The Los Angeles Lakers didn't have Luka Doncic or LeBron James but still got a 51-point game from one of their players — thanks to the Sacramento Kings defense.

Stephen A. Smith had some tough words for the Kings after Austin Reaves became the second undrafted player to score 50 points.

Austin Reaves delivered a stellar performance, scoring a career-high 51 points for the Los Angeles Lakers against the Sacramento Kings. He revealed a