Austin Reaves
G - Los Angeles Lakers
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Austin Reaves led the Lakers offense Saturday night, scoring 19 points (7-13 FG, 3-7 3PT, 2-2 FT) while also dishing out six assists, recording one steal, and grabbing three rebounds in a 127-102 loss to the Nuggets.
Fantasy Impact
Reaves continues a modest stretch on the offensive end of the floor, dishing out at least three assists and scoring at least nine points in each of the last five games. The athletic guard continues to make the most of his role as part of a Los Angeles starting five led by the superstar tandem of LeBron James and Anthony Davis, averaging 17.4 points, 5.3 assists, and 3.6 rebounds per game to go along with a 21.2% usage rate so far this season.
Austin Reaves scored 17 points (6-14 FG, 3-7 3PT, 2-2 FT) to go along with five assists in the Lakers 124-118 win over the Jazz.
Fantasy Impact
Reaves did his part on a night where rookie Dalton Knecht completely took over the game for the Lakers. Reaves did not record another stat outside of points and assists. That should not be the case for him most nights.
Austin Reaves filled the stat sheet for the Lakers Friday night, grabbing three rebounds, dishing out six assists, and scoring 19 points (6-12 FG, 5-9 3PT, 2-2 FT) in a 120-115 win over the Spurs.
Fantasy Impact
Reaves continues a steady stretch on the offensive end of the floor, dishing out at least five assists and scoring at least 18 points in each of the last five games. The guard continues to offer a reliable option in lineups on a nightly basis, averaging 18.7 points, 5.3 assists, and 4.2 rebounds per game to go along with a usage rate of 21.1% so far this season.
Austin Reaves (ankle) is expected to play in Thursday's game against the Memphis Grizzlies.
Fantasy Impact
Reaves is once again listed on the injury report with an ankle issue of some kind, but it's nothing more than a day-to-day issue and he is expected to play against the Grizzlies. Fantasy managers shouldn't hesitate to start him against the Grizzlies, assuming he's active.
Austin Reaves is available for Monday's game against the Pistons.
Fantasy Impact
Reaves should remain in his usual role for the Lakers despite spraining his ankle last Friday.
