Austin Reaves' clutch layup & triple-double lead Lakers past Warriors 115-113 (June 5, 2025). AD injured. Curry's late three not enough. Read more!
StatPro NBA Beat Reporter
What a rollercoaster night, Laker Nation! Just when you thought Stephen Curry had ripped our hearts out, Austin Reaves played hero, delivering a clutch game-winning layup with a mere second on the clock to seal a dramatic 115-113 victory over the Golden State Warriors. It was a performance for the ages from AR, who notched his first triple-double of the season in spectacular fashion.
Austin Reaves: 26 points, 10 rebounds, 10 assists, and one game-winning layup.
The Lakers and Warriors delivered another classic, trading blows all night. Just when it looked like overtime was inevitable after Stephen Curry drained a ridiculous 31-footer to tie the game at 113 with seven seconds left, Austin Reaves took matters into his own hands. Driving to the hoop, he laid it in for the go-ahead bucket, sending the Lakers faithful into a frenzy. Reaves was magnificent, finishing with 26 points, 10 rebounds, and 10 assists – a truly dominant performance. Even with Anthony Davis sidelined, Luka Doncic and LeBron James also made crucial contributions to secure the hard-fought win, proving the team's resilience.
The victory was bittersweet, however, as Anthony Davis exited the game midway through the first quarter after spraining his left ankle. He did not return, and the Lakers will be anxiously awaiting updates on the severity of the injury. AD's health is paramount to the team's success, and his absence was keenly felt, even in a win. We're all holding our breath for good news.
While the current season's echoes are still fresh, the front office is reportedly already looking ahead with an 'extremely aggressive' offseason strategy. Following a disappointing first-round playoff exit, the focus is squarely on building a championship contender around LeBron James and Luka Doncic. Reports suggest the Lakers are targeting a new center and are prioritizing a contract extension for Doncic. Austin Reaves, fresh off his game-winner, is also eligible for an extension this summer, adding another layer to the offseason intrigue.
Speaking of Doncic, he officially led the Lakers in scoring for the 2024-25 season with an impressive 28.2 points per game, also leading in minutes played. Anthony Davis (25.7 PPG), LeBron James (24.4 PPG), Austin Reaves (20.2 PPG), and Rui Hachimura (13.1 PPG) rounded out the top scorers. As we look towards next season, the Lakers have also dropped their 2025-26 home preseason schedule. Mark your calendars for matchups against the Phoenix Suns (October 3), Golden State Warriors (October 12), Dallas Mavericks in Las Vegas (October 15), and the Sacramento Kings (October 17). The regular season is slated to tip off on October 21.
So, a thrilling win fueled by Austin Reaves' brilliance, but a cloud of concern hangs over Anthony Davis' ankle. With the offseason promising aggressive moves and key extensions on the horizon, one thing's for sure: it's never a dull moment in Lakerland. Stay tuned for more updates as we get them!
