Reaves was the primary reason for the Lakers' impressive first half performance, as he became just the second player in franchise history to put up 20 points and 10 assists in a single half. The only other Lakers player to ever accomplish that feat is the late legend Kobe Bryant .

Austin Reaves finished with 37 points and Dalton Knecht scored 32, but the Lakers faltered in the final seconds and suffered their fourth consecutive loss.

The Los Angeles Lakers have had a rough road trip as they have been hit by the injury bug at an inopportune time, leading to three straight losses. They