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Lakers’ Austin Reaves forced to take headband away from fan for most understandable reason

Luckily, the Lakers fan was a good sport about it.

Published: Monday, 2 November 2026 at 4:03 PM
Lakers’ Austin Reaves forced to take headband away from fan for most understandable reason
Key Things to Know
  • Austin Reaves had to retrieve his headband from a fan after unexpectedly being subbed back into the game.
  • The Los Angeles Lakers defeated the Toronto Raptors 131-125 to improve to a 5-2 record.
  • Lakers head coach JJ Redick re-inserted his starters with 44 seconds left after Toronto cut the deficit to five.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Los Angeles Lakers guard Austin Reaves had to retrieve a headband he gave to a fan after unexpectedly having to re-enter Sunday's game against the Toronto Raptors. Reaves initially checked out with 1:43 remaining and gave away his headband, assuming the game was secured before the Raptors mounted a late comeback.

After a 15-point lead shrank to five points, head coach JJ Redick re-inserted his primary rotation with 44 seconds remaining. Reaves retrieved the gear without issue, joining teammates to close out a 131-125 victory.

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