Lakers-Nets Postgame Reaction: Austin Reaves, LeBron Will LA To Ugly Win Without AD

Jovan Buha reacts to the Los Angeles Lakers' 102-101 win over the Brooklyn Nets on Friday, January 17, 2025.

Jovan analyzes Austin Reaves' career night, the elite level of shot-making from Reaves and LeBron James, the concerning context of the win, why defense is LA's biggest need on the trade market, Trey Jemison's debut, and more.  

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Chapters:

0:00 Intro

1:04 Overarching takeaway: A win is a win but this one was concerning

8:53 Stat of the night: Austin Reaves' career-high 38 points

9:54 Takeaway No. 1: Reaves' continued growth as a No. 3 option

15:11 Takeaway No. 2: LA *needs* to add better defenders at the deadline

21:20 Takeaway No. 3: Trey Jemison first impressions

26:01 Q&A

1:12:15 Outro

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