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Austin Reaves keeps it real about miraculous shot: ‘B——- Luka would shoot’
Austin Reaves scored a season-high 43 points as the Los Angeles Lakers beat the Detroit Pistons 121-116. One of his most memorable baskets was a 27-foot shot that bounced off the top of the backboard and went in, helping the Lakers extend their lead after they had been 26 points behind.
Reaves called the shot terrible and lucky, saying it reminded him of the sort of attempt Luka Dončić might take. He scored 10 points in just over two minutes during a personal 7-0 run, reaching 32 points with the unusual three-pointer; he also made a fadeaway from behind the backboard. Dončić, averaging 40.1 points per game, missed the match with back tightness.
In short
- Reaves scored a season-high 43 points in a 121-116 Lakers win.
- A wayward 27-footer bounced off the backboard and went in.
- Dončić missed the game with back tightness.
Explained simply
The Los Angeles Lakers are a professional basketball team in the NBA, the top men’s league in the United States. Austin Reaves is one of their guards, while Luka Dončić is a leading scorer who joined the Lakers after playing for the Dallas Mavericks.
In basketball, a three-pointer is a shot taken from beyond the marked arc, worth three points if it goes in. Dončić is known for taking difficult long-range shots, so comparing an unlikely attempt to one of his gives a sense of the shot’s difficulty and style.
The Lakers’ game against the Detroit Pistons is part of the NBA’s regular season. A comeback from a large deficit can affect a team’s standing and confidence, while an individual scoring performance draws attention to a player’s role in the team.