LeBron James isn’t the only one enjoying Austin Reaves’ recent breakout as head coach JJ Redick recently praise the guard for playing at an All-Star level for the Lakers.

Austin Reaves finished with 38 points and the Lakers held on for a 102-101 win after former guard D'Angelo Russell missed a three-pointer in the final seconds.

Austin Reaves claps back at naysayers trolling LeBron James by highlighting their lob dunk from the Nets-Lakers clash.

Austin Reaves scored a career-high 38 points, LeBron James added 29 points with eight assists, and the Los Angeles Lakers overcame the absence of Anthony Davis to earn a 102-101 victory over the visiting Brooklyn Nets on Friday.

Austin Reaves and LeBron James led the Los Angeles Lakers to a close win over D'Angelo Russell and the Brooklyn Nets.

The Lakers have struggled to find a player who can fill the most essential non-star role. Austin Reaves is proving he can do it at a star-caliber level.

Playing without Anthony Davis, Reaves scores 38 points, LeBron James has 29 and they hold on for a 102-101 win after D’Angelo Russell misses a potential game-winner in the final seconds.

While LeBron James had a good 28-point game against the Brooklyn Nets, fans are wondering about his status for the Clippers game.

Heading into Friday night, the Los Angeles Lakers were set to take on a rebuilding Brooklyn Nets who were coming off their worst loss in franchise history against the L.A.

D’Angelo Russell, facing the Lakers for the first time since last month’s trade, was sharp off the bench and kept the Nets in striking distance throughout the night.

Here are three Brooklyn Nets takeaways from Friday's 102-101 loss at the Los Angeles Lakers in D'Angelo Russell's return to Los Angeles.