Lakers’ Austin Reaves turns over new leaf in road victory

Austin Reaves had no turnovers as the Los Angeles Lakers beat the Sacramento Kings 116-103, helping secure their third consecutive win and improve their record to 7-2. The performance was a notable change for the guard, whose ball-handling mistakes have been a concern this season.

Reaves scored 21 points, with four assists and three rebounds. He had averaged six turnovers over his previous four games and was tied for the NBA’s third-highest rate, at 4.1 per game; Wednesday was only the second game this season in which he finished without one. The Lakers next host Portland on Friday, offering another chance to see if he can maintain better ball security.