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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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,