The Los Angeles Lakers managed to leave the Crypto.com arena with a slim 105-111 win over the Orlando Magic.
Austin Reaves stole the show and helped the Lakers win this game after 2 tough losses, scoring 35 points off the bench in a stellar performance.
That's a win. pic.twitter.com/tRbZ83M3Kd
— Los Angeles Lakers (@Lakers) March 20, 2023
A Lakers fan called him the MVP, “THIS MAN, AUSTIN REAVES MAY HAVE POTENTIALLY SAVED THE LAKERS SEASON WHEN EVERYTHING WAS ON THE LINE!!! MVP #LakeShow.”
THIS MAN, AUSTIN REAVES MAY HAVE POTENTIALLY SAVED THE LAKERS SEASON WHEN EVERYTHING WAS ON THE LINE!!!
MVP #LakeShow pic.twitter.com/y4JlkuGpjK
— 🎗NBA•Fan🎗 (@Klutch_23) March 20, 2023
Josiah Johnson joked about Reaves carrying AD, “Austin Reaves to AD after carrying the Lakers.”
Austin Reaves to AD after carrying the Lakers pic.twitter.com/mF9MlJHDwy
— Josiah Johnson (@KingJosiah54) March 20, 2023
Another fan praised Reaves, “Austin Reaves coldest whiteboy in NBA history.”
Austin Reaves coldest whiteboy in NBA history
— LakeShowYo (@LakeShowYo) March 20, 2023
Another fan credited Reaves for saving the Lakers’ season, “Not an exaggeration to say Austin Reaves saved the Lakers season tonight.”
https://twitter.com/JJMaples55_MST/status/1637663429766045698
One fan made a pun with a certain Oscar-winning movie in mind, “Reaves has been Everywhere Everything All At Once for the Lakers tonight. What a game.”
Reaves has been Everywhere Everything All At Once for the Lakers tonight. What a game.
— Lakers Nation (@LakersNation) March 20, 2023
The gratitude for Reaves kept flowing in, “Austin Reaves in one night Saved the Los Angeles Lakers season. Saved Anthony Davis’s career. Saved millions & millions of LAL fans’ mental health. Set a career-high in points. I speak for everyone, thank you AR.”
Austin Reaves in one night
Saved the Los Angeles Lakers season
Saved Anthony Davis’s career
Saved millions & millions of LAL fans mental health
Set a career high in points
I speak for everyone, thank you AR pic.twitter.com/cyOVpT12Dq
— ²³ (@SpeakContext) March 20, 2023
Another fan joked about AD’s disappearing act on offense, “Reaves and AD.”
Reaves and AD pic.twitter.com/woHVd7tnnl
— Sam Yeezy (@samstaydipped) March 20, 2023
Anthony Davis had a rough night, scoring just 15 points on 40% shooting. His defense was impactful, snatching 11 rebounds and 4 blocks on the night. D’Angelo Russell contributed with 18 points and 6 assists. The Magic had both Paolo Banchero and Franz Wagner scoring 21 points in a strong showing.
Cloudy Skies In LA?
Barely winning against the Magic is not going to fill the Lakers with confidence for what lies ahead. Their next game is against the Phoenix Suns and arguably the toughest remaining matchup on their schedule. The inconsistency with which the Lakers have been playing with might be punished in that matchup against a Suns team that has remained potent without Kevin Durant.
The team expects LeBron James to return before the season ends. We have less than 20 days of the regular season to sit through, so James’ return will be crucial and massively impactful. The Lakers are 3-0 with their new-look lineup when James is playing, including a sensational 27-point comeback win, which was the last game LeBron played in.
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