Austin Reaves scored a career-high 38 points, LeBron James had 29 and the Los Angeles Lakers held on to beat the Brooklyn Nets 102-101.

Austin Reaves finished with 38 points and the Lakers held on for a 102-101 win after former guard D'Angelo Russell missed a three-pointer in the final seconds.

Lakers guard Austin Reaves banged knees late in Sunday's loss to the Clippers, which has put his status for Tuesday's game in a bit of doubt.

D’Angelo Russell returned to Los Angeles for the first time since his trade to the Brooklyn Nets, facing off against his former teammate and close friend Austin Reaves. Learn how Russell’s mentorship helped Reaves thrive as the Lakers’ starting point guard in a nail-biting showdown.

Austin Reaves, a teammate of NBA superstar LeBron James on Los Angeles Lakers, shared his candid reaction and thoughts on the final play of the game against the Brooklyn Nets.

Austin Reaves scored a career-high 38 points, LeBron James added 29 points with eight assists, and the Los Angeles Lakers overcame the absence of Anthony Davis to earn a 102-101 victory over the visiting Brooklyn Nets on Friday.

The poster dunk drew a humorous reaction from Bronny James on the bench, and following the game, Austin Reaves spoke about the continued development of his on-court chemistry with LeBron James that dates back to when Reaves first joined the Lakers.

Los Angeles Lakers guard Austin Reaves says it's cool to still be able to throw up lobs to LeBron James after watching him growing up.

After the apparent injury, Austin Reaves did not leave the bench at all and go back to the locker room, but he didn’t return to the game either. But with the Clippers leading the Lakers by double digits, there may not have been a reason for him to have to check back.

Los Angeles Lakers guard Austin Reaves commended Brooklyn Nets guard D'Angelo Russell for helping him grow as a player.

The Lakers had to endure an ugly, physical and low-scoring battle against the Nets on Friday, but they survived thanks to Austin Reaves.

The Los Angeles Lakers stand five games above .500 at the midway point of their schedule, and a pivotal stretch of six straight road games is right around the corner.