Austin Reaves delivered a sensational performance with a career-high 51 points as the Los Angeles Lakers defeated the Sacramento Kings 127-120 on Sunday night, despite missing injured stars Luka Doncic and LeBron James.
Reaves took charge after Doncic was ruled out late with finger and leg injuries, surpassing his previous best of 45 points. He also grabbed 11 rebounds and nine assists, falling just short of his fourth career triple-double. Deandre Ayton added 22 points and a game-high 15 rebounds, while Rui Hachimura scored 18 as the Lakers secured an impressive road win.
Zach LaVine led Sacramento with 32 points, while Domantas Sabonis notched a double-double with 10 points and 14 rebounds. Dennis Schroder added 18 points and 12 assists in the loss.
Around the League
Spurs 118, Nets 107
Victor Wembanyama tallied 31 points and 14 rebounds to lead San Antonio past Brooklyn, keeping the Spurs unbeaten. Rookie Dylan Harper added 20 points and eight assists. Cam Thomas scored 40 for the winless Nets.
Mavericks 139, Raptors 129
Anthony Davis powered Dallas with 25 points and 10 rebounds, earning their first win of the season. D’Angelo Russell scored 24 off the bench, while Scottie Barnes led Toronto with 33 points.
Clippers 114, Trail Blazers 107
Kawhi Leonard scored 30 points with 10 rebounds and James Harden had 20 points and 13 assists as the Clippers extended their dominance over Portland to 12 straight wins.
Pistons 119, Celtics 113
Cade Cunningham scored 25 points with eight assists to lead Detroit past Boston. Jalen Duren added 24 points and 17 rebounds, while Jaylen Brown’s 41 points weren’t enough for the Celtics.
Heat 115, Knicks 107
Norman Powell’s 29 points helped Miami win its home opener. Bam Adebayo had 19 points and 13 rebounds. Jalen Brunson led New York with 37 points.
Cavaliers 118, Bucks 113
Donovan Mitchell scored 24 and Evan Mobley added 23 as Cleveland edged Milwaukee. Giannis Antetokounmpo had 40 points, 14 rebounds and nine assists in defeat.
Hornets 139, Wizards 113
LaMelo Ball notched a 38-point triple-double with 13 rebounds and 13 assists as Charlotte routed Washington, overturning an 11-point halftime deficit.
Timberwolves 114, Pacers 110
Julius Randle scored 31 points as Minnesota overcame the early injury of Anthony Edwards. Pascal Siakam led Indiana with 33 points in the Pacers’ third straight loss.
