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Lakers sent warning on Austin Reaves' future after career breakout in contract year

The Los Angeles Lakers are short-handed to start the season, and on the second night of a back-to-back, it really showed. However, in both games, Austin Reaves stepped up in the absence of Luka Doncic and LeBron James.

“Reaves recorded 51 points (12-22 FG, 6-10 3Pt, 21-22 FT), 11 rebounds, nine assists and two steals across 39 minutes during Sunday's 127-120 win over the Kings . The 27-year-old was given the keys to the offense Sunday with LeBron James (back) and Luka Doncic (finger) out of the lineup, and Reaves took full advantage, piling up a career-high 51 points,” CBS Sports wrote.

On Monday night, Reaves followed that performance with 41 points in a loss to the Portlan

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