JJ Redick Calls Reaves’ Charge the Game-Changer in Lakers’ Thriller vs Clippers
In a game that came down to the final seconds, it wasn’t a highlight dunk or a deep three that defined the night, it was a defensive stand that may have shifted the entire momentum of Los Angeles basketball.
The Los Angeles Lakers edged out the LA Clippers 125 to 122 in a high-scoring showdown and while the box score tells one story, head coach JJ Redick made it clear that the biggest moment came on the defensive end. With less than two minutes remaining and the Clippers trailing by just three, Bennedict Mathurin drove hard to the basket, looking to cut the deficit to a single point. But Austin Reaves stepped in, held his ground and drew a crucial charge. It was a split-second decision in a pressure-packed moment and according to Redick, that was the play of the game.
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The Clippers still had chances. A late turnover by the Lakers opened the door and Nicolas Batum launched a three-pointer that could have tied it. It missed. The Lakers survived. But Redick pointed back to Reaves’ awareness and positioning as the turning point that gave his team breathing room when it mattered most.
And this performance carried even more weight because it marked Reaves’ return to the starting lineup after dealing with a calf injury. He had been on a minutes restriction, coming off the bench, but that restriction is now gone. In 33 minutes, Reaves delivered 29 points on efficient shooting, knocked down four shots from beyond the arc and was perfect from the free-throw line. He added rebounds, assists and steals, showing once again why he has become such a critical piece of this Lakers roster.
This win is more than just another regular season result. The Lakers are battling for playoff positioning in a crowded Western Conference and tight games like this test composure and identity. For the Clippers, questions linger about late-game execution and consistency, especially as the season pushes toward its decisive stretch.
The rivalry remains fierce, the margin remains thin and the stakes continue to rise. Stay with us for continuing coverage as the Lakers prepare for their next marquee matchup and the Clippers look to respond. This race in the West is far from over and every possession now carries weight.
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