In a thrilling end to the game, Austin Reaves hit a floating jump shot right as the buzzer sounded, giving the Lakers a dramatic 116-115 victory over the Timberwolves. The shot came just after Julius Randle had put the Timberwolves ahead, setting the stage for a memorable finish on an exciting night of NBA action.
The game was the highlight of a busy Wednesday with 10 games played across the league. While Reaves’ last-second heroics stole the show, other matchups also delivered exciting moments and close finishes, including a one-point victory for the Grizzlies over the Suns. Key players across different teams stepped up, making it a night full of notable performances.
🌟 Reaves’ Heroic Performance
It was a special night for Austin Reaves, who did more than just hit the game-winning shot. He finished the game with an impressive 28 points and tied his career-high with 16 assists, continuing his recent hot streak of scoring. Reaves has now scored 120 points in his last three games. After the win, he gave credit to his teammates and expressed his happiness, saying, “For us to come in here, against a team that’s been to back-to-back Western Conference Finals… it’s a really good win. I love to play the game… I have so much joy playing basketball.”
😮 A Nail-Biting Finish
The final moments of the Lakers-Timberwolves game were full of suspense. The Lakers had built a double-digit lead earlier in the fourth quarter, but the Timberwolves fought back hard. Led by Julius Randle, who had a strong performance with 33 points, the Timberwolves went on a 14-2 run to take a slim 115-114 lead with just seconds left. This comeback set the stage for Reaves’ incredible buzzer-beater, which stunned the home crowd and secured the win for the Lakers.
🏀 Thrillers Across the League
The Lakers game wasn’t the only one that went down to the wire. In another close contest, the Grizzlies edged out the Suns with a 114-113 victory, thanks to a clutch shot by Ja Morant in the final moments. Elsewhere, the Trail Blazers secured a narrow 136-134 win over the Jazz in a high-scoring game. Jrue Holiday led Portland with 27 points, while Lauri Markkanen scored 32 for Utah. These tight finishes provided fans with plenty of excitement.
🔥 Other Standout Moments
Several other teams and players had standout nights. The Celtics showed off their excellent long-range shooting in a 125-105 win against the Cavs, making 21 three-pointers. Jaylen Brown led the charge for Boston with 30 points. Meanwhile, Nikola Jokić of the Nuggets continued to make history, recording his fourth straight triple-double to start the season. He finished with 21 points, 12 rebounds, and 10 assists, joining a very exclusive list of players to achieve this feat.
