The Lakers were without their two superstars, Luka Dončić and LeBron James, on Sunday night, but Reaves put the team on his back and led them to a 127–120 victory over the Kings. With Dončić missing time due to a sprained finger and lower leg contusion and James out because of sciatica, Reaves scored a career-high 51 points to help earn the win.

Austin Reaves may be able to keep the Los Angeles Lakers afloat with LeBron James and Luka Dončić out. The fifth-year player posted a career-high 51 points in a 127-120 win over the Sacramento Kings on Sunday, adding 11 rebounds and nine assists.

The Los Angeles Lakers needed someone to supply the offense against the Sacramento Kings and Austin Reaves was willing to take on the challenge.

The Sacramento Kings took on the Los Angeles Lakers on Sunday night at home, coming off a close win against the Utah Jazz. The Kings were without Nique Clifford

Playing without Luka Doncic and LeBron James, Reaves also has 11 rebounds and nine assists to propel the Lakers to a 127-120 road win.

Reaves had a career high with 51 points, while Deandre Ayton added 22 points and 15 boards to beat Sacramento.

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