Austin Reaves Delivers Game-Winner as Lakers Edge Timberwolves

Reaves sinks the game-winner

The Los Angeles Lakers pulled out a thrilling 116-115 victory over the Minnesota Timberwolves thanks to a last-second floater from Austin Reaves. With the clock winding down and Minnesota holding a slim lead, the Lakers used their remaining timeouts to draw up one final play. After a screen from Deandre Ayton, Reaves slipped between Ayton and Rudy Gobert, floated up a clean shot and buried it with just a second left.

Earlier in the sequence, Julius Randle had regained the lead for Minnesota with a strong drive to the rim, but the Lakers’ late execution gave them the edge. The finish was a classic clutch moment and left fans buzzing about Reaves’ poise under pressure.

Key contributors and numbers

Reaves finished the night with 28 points and a career-high 16 assists, continuing an impressive hot streak. Over his last several games he’s been averaging big numbers, cementing his role as a primary playmaker and scorer for the team.

Supporting casts also stepped up: Jake LaRavia scored 27 points for the Lakers, while Minnesota got 33 points from Julius Randle and 30 from Jaden McDaniels. Those individual efforts made for a high-scoring, tightly contested affair.

With momentum from this win, the Lakers will look to build on Reaves’ recent performances as they move forward through the season. His late-game composure and all-around play have quickly become a focal point for the team.