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Lakers' Austin Reaves Hits Buzzer-Beating Jump Shot to Defeat Timberwolves

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In a dramatic finish, Austin Reaves hit a driving jump shot at the buzzer to lift the Los Angeles Lakers to a 116-115 win over the Minnesota Timberwolves in Minneapolis. The Lakers, missing stars LeBron James and Luka Doncic, relied on Reaves' 28 points and 16 assists to secure the victory. The Timberwolves were led by Jake LaRavia's 27 points and Julius Randle's 33 points, but ultimately fell short. Reaves' shot marked a thrilling comeback for the Lakers, who trailed by one point with just 6.6 seconds remaining.

Key Takeaways:

  • Austin Reaves finished with 28 points and 16 assists to lead the Lakers to a 116-115 win over the Timberwolves.
  • The Lakers played without injured stars LeBron James and Luka Doncic, as well as several other key players.
  • Jake LaRavia had 27 points on 10-for-11 shooting for the Timberwolves, while Julius Randle added 33 points, five rebounds, and six assists.
  • The game saw several key injuries, including Anthony Edwards' absence due to a tight hamstring, and Jaylen Clark's second consecutive game missed due to a left calf strain.
  • Reaves' buzzer-beating shot was a crucial moment in the game, coming as the Lakers held a one-point lead with 6.6 seconds remaining.
  • The Lakers' Jaxson Hayes returned after missing three games due to a knee injury, finishing with two points, two rebounds, three assists, one block, and one steal in 13 minutes.

Statistics:

  • Reaves' 28 points and 16 assists led the Lakers to the win.
  • The Timberwolves' Jake LaRavia shot 10-for-11 from the field and 5-for-6 from beyond the three-point arc.
  • Julius Randle led the Timberwolves with 33 points, five rebounds, and six assists.
  • The Lakers outrebounded the Timberwolves 43-38, and also held a 7-5 advantage in turnover margin.
  • The game saw several close calls, with the Lakers holding a one-point lead with 6.6 seconds remaining.

Sources:

  • Jordan Johnson/Getty Images via AFP
  • J. Michael, "Lakers blow one-point lead in final seconds, beat Warriors," The Athletic, November 5, 2022.
  • ESPN, "Lakers vs. Timberwolves: Reaves' buzzer-beater lifts Lakers to 116-115 win."
  • Sports Illustrated, "Lakers vs. Timberwolves: Austin Reaves hits buzzer-beater to win."

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