Reaves Gets Career-High 35, Pushes Lakers Past Magic 111–105

Reaves Gets Career-High 35, Pushes Lakers Past Magic 111–105
Los Angeles Lakers forward Anthony Davis (3) is defended by Orlando Magic's Goga Bitadze, left, and Markelle Fultz (20) during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Los Angeles on March 19, 2023. Marcio Jose Sanchez/AP Photo
The Associated Press
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LOS ANGELES—Austin Reaves scored a career-high 35 points, D’Angelo Russell added 18 points and the Los Angeles Lakers hung on for a 111–105 victory over the Orlando Magic on Sunday night, March 19.

Anthony Davis had 15 points and 11 rebounds on another rough shooting night, but Reaves carried the Lakers to victory with 13 points in the fourth quarter, including 10 in the final 1:33. The undrafted second-year pro has earned a vital role on Los Angeles’ roster, and Reaves factored in almost every big play down the stretch as the Lakers snapped a two-game skid.