It’s uncommon {that a} group celebrates a loss however the Los Angeles Lakers had a whole lot of causes to be completely happy after shedding to the Denver Nuggets on Friday.
The Lakers had been with out a number of of the largest stars however nonetheless saved it shut with the Nuggets and even held a lead at sure factors.
Following the sport, Austin Reaves spoke to the press about his Lakers and the way proud he’s of his teammates.
“Dropping sucks, however I’m pleased with what these guys within the locker room did tonight,” Reaves mentioned, per Spectrum SportsNet.
“Dropping sucks, however I am pleased with what these guys within the locker room did tonight.”
Austin Reaves (37 factors, 8 rebounds, 13 assists) speaks with @LakersReporter and the media after the Lakers lose 131-126. #LakeShow pic.twitter.com/BrtecHZMeG
— Spectrum SportsNet (@SpectrumSN) March 15, 2025
Reaves was on fireplace all night time and scored 37 factors, eight rebounds, and 13 assists.
He appeared like an ideal No. 1 possibility for the Lakers and was main performs, making nice passes, and serving to information his group.
In the meantime, Dalton Knecht was a fantastic second selection along with his 32 factors.
For the previous couple of years, a whole lot of NBA followers have seen the expertise in Reaves and have mentioned that he could lead on a group of his personal sometime.
The Lakers are fortunate to have him, particularly on nights like this, when he is ready to step up and choose up the slack.
If it weren’t for Reaves, Friday night time’s recreation would have been a blowout and the Nuggets would have waltzed to victory.
As a substitute, the Lakers made them combat arduous for the win.
This recreation was an indication that the Lakers can nonetheless play arduous and grasp with powerful groups even with out gamers like LeBron James and Luka Doncic.
It was a giant ethical victory and Reaves is correct to be proud.
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