Austin Reaves Says He Was ‘A Lucky Player’ After Scoring 43 Points Versus Pistons

Austin Reaves scored 43 points to lead the Los Angeles Lakers to a 121-116 victory over the Detroit Pistons on Sunday. Reaves shot 14-of-27 from the field, including 4-of-6 from beyond the arc and a perfect 11-of-11 from the free-throw line, later describing himself as "a lucky player." Head coach JJ Redick praised Reaves for his aggressive play and ability to consistently attack the paint.

The Lakers secured the win without Luka Doncic, who sat out due to back tightness as the team improved to 9-2 on the season. Collin Sexton and Ziaire Williams contributed 17 points each, while center Walker Kessler commended the team's depth. Redick stated he expects Doncic to return for Monday's matchup against the Atlanta Hawks.