Austin Reaves Forced Into Awkward Moment With Fan as Lakers Meltdown Leaves JJ Redick Fuming vs. Raptors

Austin Reaves had to awkwardly retrieve a headband he gave to a fan after Los Angeles Lakers head coach JJ Redick was forced to reinsert his starters during a chaotic 131-125 win over the Toronto Raptors. Holding a 16-point lead with under two minutes remaining, Redick emptied his bench, but a flurry of turnovers cut the deficit to six points, prompting a late-game reversal.

Reaves, Luka Doncic, and Walker Kessler returned with 44 seconds left to secure the victory. Doncic posted a historic stat line of 45 points, 15 rebounds, six assists, and five steals, while Redick stated afterward that he would not pull his starters early again.