On a night when Anthony Davis sat out due to plantar fasciitis in his left foot, the Los Angeles Lakers got a big boost from Austin Reaves in a 102-101

After scoring a career-high 38 points, Austin Reaves poked fun at former teammate D'Angelo Russell for not coming through in crunch time.

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.

Playing without Anthony Davis, Reaves scores 38 points, LeBron James has 29 and they hold on for a 102-101 win after D’Angelo Russell misses a potential game-winner in the final seconds.

Los Angeles Lakers guard Austin Reaves has been playing at an All-Star level. JJ Redick explained what Reaves needs to do to actually achieve that status.

JJ Redick credited Austin Reaves and LeBron James for willing the Los Angeles Lakers to a win against the Brooklyn Nets.

Austin Reaves had himself a night on Friday as he went off for a career-high 38 points. The Lakers needed every point as they hung on to defeat the Brooklyn Nets 102-101 behind Reaves' monster effort.

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

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 continue to play inconsistent basketball under JJ Redick. In an attempt to give Laker fans a reason to be excited about the second half of the season, Los Angeles could swap a trustworthy wing for an established Chicago Bulls superstar.

Austin Reaves scored a career-high 38 points, LeBron James added 29 points with eight assists, and the Los Angeles Lakers overcame the absence of Anthony Davis to earn a 102-101 victory over the visiting Brooklyn Nets on Friday.