"Reaves had 15 points in 21 minutes after missing the last 19 games with a strained left calf. He entered late in the first quarter with the Lakers already well in control and helped them continue to pour it on during their 20-for-25 shooting start to the game. Jake LaRavia scored 18 points for the Lakers, who finished 5-3 on their road trip and play next against Philadelphia at home Thursday night, a few hours after the NBA's trade deadline has passed."
"They made 15 of their 18 shots (83.3%) in the first quarter in opening a 45-23 lead, then James scored while being fouled on their first shot of the second. Reaves then missed consecutive 3-pointers, but came up with a steal and threw the ball off the backboard for James to slam it down. When James later dunked off his own steal, it was 57-28 and the Lakers were 20 for 25."
LeBron James scored 25 points and Luka Dončić added 24 as the Los Angeles Lakers defeated the Brooklyn Nets 125-109 in New York on Feb. 3, 2026. Austin Reaves returned from a strained left calf and contributed 15 points in 21 minutes after missing 19 games. The Lakers began 20-for-25 overall and 15-for-18 (83.3%) in the first quarter, opening a 45-23 lead and taking a 69-40 advantage at halftime. Jake LaRavia scored 18, and the Lakers finished the road trip 5-3. Brooklyn lost its ninth game in 10, with Michael Porter Jr. adding 21 points and 10 rebounds.
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