What did Austin Reaves say about Luka Doncic's scoring?

Austin Reaves joked he intentionally didn't outscore Luka Doncic to keep his confidence high.

What were the Lakers' scores in the game against the Pelicans?

Luka Doncic scored 34 points and Austin Reaves scored 33 points in the Lakers' 133-121 victory.

What is the Lakers' current win streak?

The Los Angeles Lakers are currently on a seven-game winning streak.

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Reaves Jokingly Denies Outscoring Doncic

1 Dec

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Summary

Austin Reaves joked about intentionally not outscoring Luka Doncic.
Doncic scored 34 points, Reaves had 33 in the Lakers' win.
The Lakers are on a seven-game win streak.

Reaves Jokingly Denies Outscoring Doncic

Austin Reaves engaged in playful banter with teammate Luka Doncic following the Los Angeles Lakers' 133-121 victory against the New Orleans Pelicans on Sunday. When asked about his one missed free throw that kept him one point shy of Doncic's game-high 34 points, Reaves joked that he intentionally held back to maintain Doncic's confidence.

Reaves, who himself scored 33 points and dished out eight assists, had outscored Doncic in their previous game against the Dallas Mavericks. Doncic, leading the league in scoring, responded good-naturedly to Reaves' comments, expressing his appreciation. This exchange highlights the positive team chemistry as the Lakers extend their winning streak.

The Lakers' victory marked their seventh consecutive win, solidifying their second-place position in the Western Conference. Despite LeBron James' return, Reaves has maintained stellar individual performance, averaging 28.5 points. The team looks ahead to their next game against the Toronto Raptors on Thursday, continuing their impressive season.