Austin Reaves: 'Everybody's quick to murder Anthony Davis when he has an off night'
Dave McMenamin: Austin Reaves on Anthony Davis going from 10 pts in a L vs. DAL to 32 pts in a W vs. CLE: “Everybody’s quick to murder AD when he has an off night. … He’s affecting the game more than what the average human is picking up on”
Source: Twitter @mcten
Source: Twitter @mcten
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Kamenetzky Brothers @KamBrothers
For the sickos who like to watch, a bonus @LockedOnLakers pod, on YouTube! The Lakers get a huge 121-115 road win over the Cavs, where AD and the rest of the gang pick up the slack during an off-night for LeBron. @LockedOnNetwork @LockedOnNBAPods
youtube.com/watch?v=FFFGH9… – 1:07 AM
For the sickos who like to watch, a bonus @LockedOnLakers pod, on YouTube! The Lakers get a huge 121-115 road win over the Cavs, where AD and the rest of the gang pick up the slack during an off-night for LeBron. @LockedOnNetwork @LockedOnNBAPods
youtube.com/watch?v=FFFGH9… – 1:07 AM
Dave McMenamin @mcten
Austin Reaves on Anthony Davis going from 10 pts in a L vs. DAL to 32 pts in a W vs. CLE: “Everybody’s quick to murder AD when he has an off night. … He’s affecting the game more than what the average human is picking up on” – 11:47 PM
Austin Reaves on Anthony Davis going from 10 pts in a L vs. DAL to 32 pts in a W vs. CLE: “Everybody’s quick to murder AD when he has an off night. … He’s affecting the game more than what the average human is picking up on” – 11:47 PM
Kamenetzky Brothers @KamBrothers
Talking about the complete team win in Cleveland, which hasn’t been typical over these 17 games, LeBron noted how this team was designed so he and AD wouldn’t have to carry the entire load every night, but how they’ve also yet to field the full roster this season. AK – 10:55 PM
Talking about the complete team win in Cleveland, which hasn’t been typical over these 17 games, LeBron noted how this team was designed so he and AD wouldn’t have to carry the entire load every night, but how they’ve also yet to field the full roster this season. AK – 10:55 PM
Will Guillory @WillGuillory
Pelicans players to record 6+ steals in a game before turning 21:
Chris Paul (2x)
Anthony Davis
Dyson Daniels – 10:39 PM
Pelicans players to record 6+ steals in a game before turning 21:
Chris Paul (2x)
Anthony Davis
Dyson Daniels – 10:39 PM
Ira Winderman @IraHeatBeat
Short of a victory, if Billy Napier is still Florida coach after tonight, then perhaps it’s time for the AD to go, too. It’s something every week. Every. Single. Week. – 10:25 PM
Short of a victory, if Billy Napier is still Florida coach after tonight, then perhaps it’s time for the AD to go, too. It’s something every week. Every. Single. Week. – 10:25 PM
Mike Trudell @LakersReporter
Max Christie in another start for the injured Cam Reddish: 5 for 7 FG’s, 12 pts, 2 of 4 3’s, 5 rebs, 3 asts, strong defense on Donovan Mitchell (4 for 18 FG’s).
Austin Reaves on the 20-year-old: “You want to see him succeed. He’s a professional, a good kid, works really hard.” – 10:19 PM
Max Christie in another start for the injured Cam Reddish: 5 for 7 FG’s, 12 pts, 2 of 4 3’s, 5 rebs, 3 asts, strong defense on Donovan Mitchell (4 for 18 FG’s).
Austin Reaves on the 20-year-old: “You want to see him succeed. He’s a professional, a good kid, works really hard.” – 10:19 PM
Ball Don’t Lie @Balldontlie
AD puts up 32 points and 13 rebounds in the Lakers win vs. the Cavs 🔥 pic.twitter.com/yz9Y9CySHH – 10:02 PM
AD puts up 32 points and 13 rebounds in the Lakers win vs. the Cavs 🔥 pic.twitter.com/yz9Y9CySHH – 10:02 PM
Dave McMenamin @mcten
The Lakers start their road trip off right, win 121-115 in CLE to improve to 10-7. AD 32p 13r 3b 2s; LeBron 22p on 8-of-23 (1-of-9 3s) 6r 6a 2s 2b; Reaves 15p 10a 2s; Woody Hayes combine for 23p on 10-of-12 shooting. Next up: PHI on Monday. – 9:57 PM
The Lakers start their road trip off right, win 121-115 in CLE to improve to 10-7. AD 32p 13r 3b 2s; LeBron 22p on 8-of-23 (1-of-9 3s) 6r 6a 2s 2b; Reaves 15p 10a 2s; Woody Hayes combine for 23p on 10-of-12 shooting. Next up: PHI on Monday. – 9:57 PM
Allen Sliwa @AllenSliwa
Not pretty, but that’s a really good WIN on the road without key role players for the LakeShow. AD carried the team tonight, Bench was outstanding and 7 guys score in double figures
Great test coming Monday @ Philly… – 9:55 PM
Not pretty, but that’s a really good WIN on the road without key role players for the LakeShow. AD carried the team tonight, Bench was outstanding and 7 guys score in double figures
Great test coming Monday @ Philly… – 9:55 PM
StatMuse @statmuse
Austin Reaves off the bench:
15 PTS
5 REB
10 AST
2 STL
Averaging 15/6/6 off the bench this season. statmuse.com/nba/player/aus… – 9:55 PM
Austin Reaves off the bench:
15 PTS
5 REB
10 AST
2 STL
Averaging 15/6/6 off the bench this season. statmuse.com/nba/player/aus… – 9:55 PM
StatMuse @statmuse
Anthony Davis tonight:
32 PTS
13 REB
2 STL
3 BLK
13-20 FG
Top two in rebounds and blocks this season. statmuse.com/nba/player/ant… – 9:54 PM
Anthony Davis tonight:
32 PTS
13 REB
2 STL
3 BLK
13-20 FG
Top two in rebounds and blocks this season. statmuse.com/nba/player/ant… – 9:54 PM
Mike Trudell @LakersReporter
Anthony Davis has 15 of his 24 points in the 3rd Q, including 3 straight baskets in the final 2:23.
It was more of a defensive struggle in the 3rd Q, with a 23-all tie, after a 71-70 1st half.
Cavs lead 94-93 with 12 minutes left. – 9:18 PM
Anthony Davis has 15 of his 24 points in the 3rd Q, including 3 straight baskets in the final 2:23.
It was more of a defensive struggle in the 3rd Q, with a 23-all tie, after a 71-70 1st half.
Cavs lead 94-93 with 12 minutes left. – 9:18 PM
Khobi Price @khobi_price
Halftime: Cavaliers 71, Lakers 70. Christian Wood (13 points) and Jaxson Hayes (10 points) combined for 23 first-half points. LeBron James with 12 points and 4 assists. Austin Reaves with 7 points and 7 assists. Lakers shooting 60.9% (28-46) from the field and 46.2% (6-13) on 3s. – 8:41 PM
Halftime: Cavaliers 71, Lakers 70. Christian Wood (13 points) and Jaxson Hayes (10 points) combined for 23 first-half points. LeBron James with 12 points and 4 assists. Austin Reaves with 7 points and 7 assists. Lakers shooting 60.9% (28-46) from the field and 46.2% (6-13) on 3s. – 8:41 PM
Mike Trudell @LakersReporter
Strong minutes from Jaxson Hayes here, with a pair of forceful alley-oops thrown down off Austin Reaves passes. Reaves has 7 assists off the bench, and Hayes is up to 10 points on 5 of 5 FG’s, all at the rim. – 8:35 PM
Strong minutes from Jaxson Hayes here, with a pair of forceful alley-oops thrown down off Austin Reaves passes. Reaves has 7 assists off the bench, and Hayes is up to 10 points on 5 of 5 FG’s, all at the rim. – 8:35 PM
Mike Trudell @LakersReporter
Nice start for the Lakers, who got an and-1 finish from LeBron off AD’s deflection, then a Christie dunk from Russell, and Prince layup from LeBron to go up 7-0 at Cleveland. – 7:44 PM
Nice start for the Lakers, who got an and-1 finish from LeBron off AD’s deflection, then a Christie dunk from Russell, and Prince layup from LeBron to go up 7-0 at Cleveland. – 7:44 PM
Bob Finnan @BobCavsinsider
For the Lakers, Rui Hachimura (nasal fracture), Jarred Vanderbilt (left heel) and Gabe Vincent (left knee) are out. LeBron James (left calf) and Cam Reddish (left adductor) are questionable and Anthony Davis (hip) is probable. – 5:36 PM
For the Lakers, Rui Hachimura (nasal fracture), Jarred Vanderbilt (left heel) and Gabe Vincent (left knee) are out. LeBron James (left calf) and Cam Reddish (left adductor) are questionable and Anthony Davis (hip) is probable. – 5:36 PM
Dave McMenamin @mcten
The Lakers will play the Cavs tonight on the same day that LeBron James’ Home Court, a museum chronicling the basketball star’s career, opened in his hometown of Akron, Ohio about 45 minutes away. Austin Reaves spoke about LeBron, the human being, this morning: pic.twitter.com/qiZ12t8H1h – 2:09 PM
The Lakers will play the Cavs tonight on the same day that LeBron James’ Home Court, a museum chronicling the basketball star’s career, opened in his hometown of Akron, Ohio about 45 minutes away. Austin Reaves spoke about LeBron, the human being, this morning: pic.twitter.com/qiZ12t8H1h – 2:09 PM
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Mike Trudell: LeBron James and Anthony Davis have both been upgraded to available for tonight’s game at Cleveland. -via Twitter @LakersReporter / November 25, 2023
Clutch Points: “It’s still LeBron’s team…looks bouncier than AD…he looks younger.” Kevin Garnett talks high praise for LeBron James with Stephen A. Smith. (via @2cool2blog) pic.twitter.com/OqNbJ4XWUf -via Twitter @ClutchPointsApp / November 24, 2023
Dave McMenamin: Anthony Davis was about as respectful as can be in calling out what is hurting the Lakers early on in games: Guys need to start making open shots -via Twitter @mcten / November 23, 2023
He’s got his spirit back, too, it would appear. After finishing his 20th season by being swept out of the playoffs by the Denver Nuggets and openly contemplating retirement, and following that with a summer in which his eldest son, Bronny James, suffered cardiac arrest, his joy for the game has been unmistakable this season. “The one special thing about Bron is,” Reaves said, “I’ve never really seen him in a bad mood. He’s always got energy. He’s the oldest player in the NBA but still acts like he’s 20 every day.” -via ESPN / November 20, 2023
“I remind [LeBron] every day that he’s old… He’s fighting Father Time better than anybody that’s played the game other than maybe Tom Brady.” —Austin Reaves -via Twitter / November 20, 2023
The Lakers aren’t interested in including Austin Reaves in a potential Zach LaVine deal despite his recent move to the bench, according to multiple team sources. -via The Athletic / November 16, 2023