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 finishes with 38 points and the Lakers hold on for a 102-101 win after former guard D'Angelo Russell misses a three-pointer in the final seconds.

Playing without Anthony Davis, Reaves scores 38 points, LeBron James has 29 and they hold on for a 102-101 win after D’Angelo Russell misses a potential game-winner in the final seconds.

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

Austin Reaves just hit a career high, dropping an electrifying 38 points to lead the Los Angeles Lakers to a clutch 102-101 win over the Brooklyn Nets on Friday night.

Austin Reaves delivered a career-best performance, scoring 38 points to lead the Los Angeles Lakers to a nail-biting 102-101 victory over the Brooklyn Nets on Friday night.

While the Los Angeles Lakers relieved some stress last month by cutting ties with D’Angelo Russell, the organization still needs a standout point guard. A Sacramento Kings phenom with a dimensional skill set could appeal to the JJ Redick-led Lakers. “The buzz is palpable,” YouTube user ‘Lakers Central’ said Monday.

Despite a close miss by D'Angelo Russell, the Nets lost to the Lakers 102-101 in what was supposed to be a revenge game for Russell, who had 19 points, six rebounds, and eight ass

During their time as teammates, Austin Reaves and D’Angelo Russell formed a bond that was very evident on and off the floor. The pair excelled in the backcourt together in their two-plus seasons in LA and that carried over into their friendship off the court,