Reaves Shines as Lakers Edge Nets

The Los Angeles Lakers secured a narrow 102-101 victory over the Brooklyn Nets, highlighted by Austin Reaves' career-high 38 points, despite Anthony Davis being sidelined with plantar fasciitis. This game marked D’Angelo Russell's first against the Lakers since his trade to Brooklyn, where he missed a potential game-winning shot. Reaves' emergence as a key player for the Lakers follows the trade of Russell, solidifying Reaves as the full-time starting point guard under coach JJ Redick. While Reaves' turnovers have increased, Redick attributes this to his role as a primary ball-handler facing heightened defensive pressure, similar to LeBron James. Meanwhile, Draymond Green sees the Golden State Warriors' road trip as an opportunity for team cohesion after their victory over the Detroit Pistons.