NBA roundup: Austin Reaves pours in career-high 51 points as Lakers top Kings

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Austin Reaves exploded for a career-high 51 points, Deandre Ayton complemented 22 points with a game-high 15 rebounds and the Los Angeles Lakers, playing without injured stars Luka Doncic and LeBron James, downed host Sacramento 127-120 on Sunday night.

Taking the leading role after Doncic was a late scratch due to finger and lower-leg injuries, Reaves surpassed h