Austin Reaves may have given the Timberwolves what they deserved Wednesday night in Minneapolis, serving them a dagger sandwich at the buzzer to give the Lakers a 116-115 win after Minnesota crawled out of a 20-point hole in the second half.

Austin Reaves went for the winning shot over Rudy Gobert and Donte DiVincenzo, and the moment gained attention from many NBA stars.

That was until Austin Reaves went bonkers to start the ongoing campaign. By posting 28 points and 16 assists against the Minnesota Timberwolves on Wednesday, including a buzzer-beater to seal the victory, Reaves achieved a feat no Laker has since West in 1970-71.

Austin Reaves rose up for a floater from 12 feet out and swished the winner for the Los Angeles Lakers right before the buzzer for a 116-115 victory over the Minnesota Timberwolves on Wednesday night.

Austin Reaves delivered once again for the Los Angeles Lakers ... surge to “Linsanity,” the 2012 phenomenon when undrafted guard Jeremy Lin took the NBA by storm with the New York Knicks. During that stretch, Lin averaged 25.0 points, 9.2 assists ...

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