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Reaves Scores Career-High 51 Points to Lead Lakers Past Kings
27 Oct
Summary
- Lakers' Austin Reaves scores career-high 51 points
- Reaves makes 6 three-pointers, including 500th of his career
- Lakers win without injured star Luka Doncic
On October 27, 2025, the Los Angeles Lakers pulled off an impressive victory over the Sacramento Kings, 127-120, despite the absence of their star player Luka Doncic. The hero of the night was Austin Reaves, who delivered a career-high performance, scoring 51 points.
Reaves made 12 of 22 shots from the field and sank 6 three-pointers, including the 500th of his career. He also contributed 9 assists and 11 rebounds, becoming just the fourth player in the last 40 years to achieve such a stat line, joining the likes of Doncic, Russell Westbrook, and James Harden.
The Lakers were able to overcome the loss of Doncic, who was ruled out before the game due to a sprained finger on his left hand and a bruised lower left leg. Doncic is expected to be reevaluated in about a week, according to the Lakers.
DeAndre Ayton had a strong game for the Lakers, scoring 22 points and grabbing 15 rebounds, while Rui Hachimura added 18 points. The Kings were led by Zach LaVine's 32 points, with DeMar DeRozan, Domantas Sabonis, and Dennis Schroder also contributing double-digit scores.
