Austin Reaves delivered a dramatic game-winning buzzer-beater to lift the Los Angeles Lakers to a 116-115 victory over the Minnesota Timberwolves on Wednesday night, finishing with 28 points and 16 assists in a standout performance. Despite the Lakers playing without key stars such as LeBron James and Luka Don\u010di\u0107, Reaves stepped into the spotlight and sealed the win with a floater from 12 feet as time expired. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Timberwolves had mounted a ferocious comeback, erasing an eight-point Lakers lead in the final minutes and taking a one-point advantage with 10.2 seconds remaining before Reaves\u2019 heroics halted their rally. Meanwhile, Jake LaRavia supported the effort with 27 points on 10-for-11 shooting, while Minnesota\u2019s Julius Randle led the Wolves with 33 points.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In light of the injury-ridden Lakers roster, the win highlights Reaves\u2019 emergence as a leader and clutch performer. Lakers coach JJ Redick praised Reaves for rising to the occasion, saying the guard has established himself as \u201ca bad dude\u201d and the kind of go-to player the team needs. With the victory, Los Angeles improved to 3-2 early in the season and reinforced hope that the roster can prevail even while depleted.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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