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.

Austin Reaves finished with 38 points and the Lakers held on for a 102-101 win after former guard D'Angelo Russell missed a three-pointer in the final seconds.

Lakers guard Austin Reaves banged knees late in Sunday's loss to the Clippers, which has put his status for Tuesday's game in a bit of doubt.

Los Angeles Lakers guard Austin Reaves commended Brooklyn Nets guard D'Angelo Russell for helping him grow as a player.

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 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.

After the apparent injury, Austin Reaves did not leave the bench at all and go back to the locker room, but he didn’t return to the game either. But with the Clippers leading the Lakers by double digits, there may not have been a reason for him to have to check back.

Heading into Friday night, the Los Angeles Lakers were set to take on a rebuilding Brooklyn Nets who were coming off their worst loss in franchise history against the L.A.

Lakers guard Austin Reaves gave major credit to his former teammate D’Angelo Russell for helping him deal with the LA scrutiny.

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.

teams with a closer-than-expected 102-101 victory Friday against the Brooklyn Nets at Crypto.com Arena. Austin Reaves scored a career-high 38 points and LeBron James added a well rounded 29 points ...

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 LOS ANGELES -- Austin Reaves scored a career-high 38 points ...