A Night to Remember at Crypto.com Arena
The Los Angeles Lakers pulled off a heart-stopping 116–115 victory over the Minnesota Timberwolves in what might be their most dramatic finish of the season. And the hero of the night was none other than Austin Reaves, who buried a mid-range jumper at the buzzer to send the home crowd into wild celebration.
The game had every emotion packed into four quarters momentum swings, big plays, and a final shot that will replay in highlight reels for weeks.
Davis and LeBron Set the Stage
The Lakers leaned on their superstar duo from the start.
Anthony Davis dominated both ends with 28 points and 12 rebounds, while LeBron James delivered a classic all-around performance with 25 points and 8 assists.
Their chemistry kept the Lakers within striking distance even as Anthony Edwards and Karl-Anthony Towns led a strong Timberwolves charge. Every time LA looked ready to pull ahead, Minnesota answered right back, keeping fans on edge all night.
The Final Seconds — Reaves’ Heroic Moment
With only seconds left and the Lakers trailing 115–114, Minnesota’s Edwards hit a tough layup to snatch the lead.
Coach Darvin Ham called timeout. The ball found LeBron, who drew the defense and made a smart dish to Reaves.
One dribble, a quick rise, and a perfect jumper from the right elbow — buzzer sounds. The shot drops. The arena explodes.
“LeBron told me to take it if I felt good,” Reaves said after the game.
“I just trusted my work — and it went in. That’s what you live for.”
“LeBron told me to take it if I felt good,” Reaves said after the game.
“I just trusted my work — and it went in. That’s what you live for.”
A Statement Win for the Lakers
This wasn’t just another regular-season victory — it was a statement. The Lakers showed poise, trust, and teamwork under pressure. For a squad still building rhythm in a tough Western Conference, this kind of win can change momentum fast.
With Davis healthy and LeBron leading with veteran brilliance, the Lakers look ready to climb back into contention. And with Austin Reaves proving he can deliver in crunch time, the team’s depth suddenly looks a lot scarier.