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Austin Reaves keeps it real about miraculous shot: ‘B——- Luka would shoot’

The Lakers star guard couldn't pretend one of his biggest shots of the game wasn't luck.

Published: Monday, 9 November 2026 at 4:48 PM
Austin Reaves keeps it real about miraculous shot: ‘B——- Luka would shoot’
Key Things to Know
  • Austin Reaves admitted his miraculous 27-foot bank shot against Detroit was pure luck and compared it to Luka Dončić's attempts.
  • The Los Angeles Lakers defeated the Detroit Pistons 121-116 at Little Caesars Arena.
  • Reaves scored a season-high 43 points, including an earlier basket made from behind the backboard.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Austin Reaves admitted he got lucky on a wild 27-foot 3-pointer that bounced off the top of the backboard during the Los Angeles Lakers' 121-116 victory against the Detroit Pistons. Following the game, Reaves called the attempt a terrible shot and jokingly compared it to the type of miraculous looks teammates Luka Dončić regularly takes.

Reaves finished the contest with a season-high 43 points at Little Caesars Arena, stepping up while Dončić sat out due to back tightness. His scoring outburst included a personal 7-0 run and a first-quarter fadeaway made from behind the backboard.

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