Austin Reaves Sparks Lakers’ Seventh Straight Win
So, let’s talk about this matchup where the Lakers took down the Pelicans, 133–121. It was one of those games where the energy felt high from the start, and the momentum stayed with Los Angeles all the way through. And yes, Austin Reaves was right in the middle of it, playing the kind of confident, smooth, and steady basketball that has become his trademark.
The Lakers came into this game riding a six-game winning streak, and you could tell the team had no intention of slowing down. Their offense was flowing, the ball was moving, and the confidence was obvious. What really stood out, though, was how well the supporting cast, including Reaves, stepped up around the stars. Every time the Pelicans tried to push back, someone in purple and gold answered—whether it was with a timely three, a sharp cut, or a smart play that kept the lead intact.
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Reaves, as usual, played with a mix of patience and composure. His ability to glide into the lane, draw defenders, and make the right read has become such a big part of how the Lakers maintain rhythm when the pace speeds up. Even when the Pelicans tried to tighten their defense, Reaves kept getting to his spots. Nothing looked forced. Nothing felt rushed. It was the kind of presence that helps settle an entire lineup.
The Pelicans, meanwhile, continued their rough start to the season, now dropping to 3–18. They had stretches where shots were falling and the energy picked up, but they never managed to put together a run big enough to truly threaten the Lakers’ hold on the game. The Lakers' response to every push showed how balanced and locked-in the team has become during this winning streak.
By the time the final buzzer sounded, the Lakers had secured their seventh straight victory and improved to 15–4. It wasn’t just a win—it was another sign of how well the team is clicking right now. The pace, the spacing, the discipline, and the role players doing exactly what’s asked of them all played a part in sealing this one.
As for Reaves, games like this keep reinforcing his importance. Whether he’s scoring, facilitating, or just keeping the offense calm, his presence feels like a stabilizer for the whole roster. And on a night when the Lakers wanted to keep their streak alive, that steady presence mattered just as much as any highlight play.
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