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

The Los Angeles Lakers snapped their losing streak earlier this week against the Miami Heat and had an excellent opportunity to stack another win against the hapless Brooklyn Nets.

LOS ANGELES (AP) — 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 on Friday night.

With Anthony Davis out, Austin Reaves shoulders the scoring load for the Lakers on the way to a career-best performance against the Nets ...

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.

January 18 - Austin Reaves scored a career-high 38 points ... Anthony Davis to earn a 102-101 victory over the visiting Brooklyn Nets on Friday. Gabe Vincent scored 10 points off the bench ...

Los Angeles Lakers guard Austin Reaves, right ,drives toward the basket as Brooklyn Nets center Day'Ron Sharpe defends during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Friday, Jan. 17, 2025, in Los ...

Russell moved to the bench, Reaves becoming the primary ballhandler. And a trade with Brooklyn in December cemented ... Angeles since being dealt to the Nets, Reaves had a career-high 38 points ...

LeBron James lavished praise on Austin Reaves' "beautiful" showing after a game-winning performance in their 102-101 victory over the Brooklyn Nets on Friday. (More Sports News) Reaves scored a ...

LOS ANGELES (AP) — 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 on Friday night. The Nets, who lost 126 ...