Austin Reaves

With Luka Doncic (personal) away from the team and LeBron James struggling with his shot, the Lakers once again looked to Reaves to lead the way offensively. As has been the case many times this season, he answered the call in Toronto. Having scored at least 30 points in four of his last five appearances, Reaves surpassed 40 for the third time this season. He continues to provide first-round fantasy value and has shown no signs of slowing down. For that reason, the "sell-high" window for Reaves should be closed, if it wasn't already.

From January 6, 2007, through December 1, 2025, LeBron had scored at least 10 points in 1,297 consecutive games. After being held to 10 points in Monday's loss to the Suns, the streak came to an end in Toronto. And it wasn't for a lack of trying, as only Austin Reaves attempted more shots among the Lakers who saw action. However, give James credit for not forcing the issue on the possession, instead finding Rui Hachimura (12/3/0/1 with two three-pointers) in the corner for the game-winning triple as time expired. LeBron will look to snap out of his funk when the Lakers visit the Celtics on Friday.

LeBron James misses 13 of 17 shots to finish with eight points, but Austin Reaves scores 44 and Rui Hachimura make the winning three against the Raptors.

LeBron James misses 13 of 17 shots to finish with eight points, but Austin Reaves scores 44 and Rui Hachimura make the winning shot against the Raptors

Reaves tallied 44 points (13-21 FG, 5-11 3Pt, 13-15 FT), five rebounds and 10 assists in 41 minutes during Thursday's 123-120 victory over Toronto.