NBA, Lakers: James and Doncic out, Reaves takes over against Minnesota

There&#8217s a new yellowviolet sheriff. After scoring 51 points against Sacramento, Reaves was again decisive. This time he scored the winning basket in the delicate challenge against Minnesota. The yellowviolet guard netted 28 points, also topped by 16 assists, in the win over the Timberwolves (116-115 the final).

“He shows up in the moments that matter. It doesn&#8217t surprise me. He&#8217s done it so many times before in his career”, the words of Redick, Lakers coach, reported by ESPN.

“Everybody is looking at me and, in those situations, you have to be calm, confident and lead your guys. We were leading by about 10 points but they started to catch up. It is hard not to collapse in those situations. But you have to keep the energy up, you have to keep the spirit up”, the comment of Reaves himself, the new ace of the yellowviola, while waiting for James and Doncic to return.

In the other games, Boston regains its smile: 125-105 against Cleveland. It’s all easy for Denver, which demolishes New Orleans (122-88 the final, another triple-double by Jokic). Phoenix falls to Memphis (114-113) while Houston sweeps Toronto (139-121). Chicago continues to surprise: 126-113 against Sacramento and fourth consecutive win, without a single loss. In the Bulls’ house, it is worth noting the great performance of Buzelis who scores 27 points.