What happened: Austin Reaves scored 43 points on Sunday to secure a 121-116 victory. The win extended the Lakers' streak to five games.
Why it matters: Los Angeles improved to 9-2 to maintain the top spot in the Western Conference standings through 11 games. Reaves continues his strong start to the 2026-27 campaign after signing a contract extension with the franchise in July.
By the numbers: Reaves is averaging 25.3 points, 3.4 rebounds, and 4.6 assists in 2026-27 through 11 games. Los Angeles sits atop the Western Conference at 9-2 with a five-game winning streak.
What to watch: The Lakers look to protect their Western Conference lead as they continue their regular-season schedule.