Reeves scored 31 points to help the Lakers lead the Pacers

On February 9, the NBA regular season continued, and the Los Angeles Lakers played against the Indiana Pacers at home. After three quarters, the Lakers led their opponents 94-84 . Since LeBron James was rested in this game, the team needed other players to step up and fill the gap on the offensive end. Austin Reeves took on this responsibility well, showing extremely high offensive efficiency in the first three quarters, and became the key figure for the Lakers to take the lead .

In this game, Reeves played one of his masterpieces of the season. He played 29 minutes in three quarters, shot 9 of 17, 2 of 4 three-pointers, and made all 11 free throws, scoring 31 points, 5 rebounds, 4 assists, and 1 steal. At the same time, his plus-minus value was +17, the highest on the team. In the absence of James, Reeves took up the Lakers' offensive banner. Not only did he score efficiently in the game, he was also able to attract defense through breakthroughs and create opportunities for his teammates, showing strong personal ability and control over the game.

At the beginning of the game, the Lakers showed a strong desire to win, and Reeves quickly got into the game. He remained aggressive on the offensive end, broke through many times to make the opponent foul, and stood on the free throw line to score steadily. At the same time, his outside touch was also very good, and he made accurate shots from beyond the three-point line to open up space for the team. In the second quarter, the Pacers tried to narrow the gap, but Reeves scored continuously to help the Lakers stabilize the situation and keep the team leading into the second half.

After entering the third quarter, the Lakers strengthened the rhythm of offense and defense transition, and Reeves played a more prominent role. He completed a wonderful layup in a fast break and then hit a key three-pointer to expand the Lakers' lead. The Pacers' defense seemed somewhat helpless in the face of Reeves' impact. Although they kept adjusting their defensive strategies to try to limit Reeves' performance, the Lakers guard was still able to find scoring opportunities and continued to help the team expand its lead.

It is worth mentioning that Reeves' free throw performance in this game was also perfect. He made all 11 shots from the free throw line, showing extremely high stability and psychological quality. As one of the important offensive options of the Lakers, Reeves' calmness and efficiency are undoubtedly what the team needs most.

The Lakers are currently in a critical stage of competing for a playoff spot, and the outcome of each game is crucial. James's rest has caused the team to lose its most stable scoring point, and Reeves' outbreak has undoubtedly given the team more confidence. In the next game, he still needs to maintain this state and continue to provide firepower support for the Lakers to help the team achieve a better ranking in the fiercely competitive Western Conference.