Statement by teammate Austin Reaves after the game winner
The Los Angeles Lakers defeated the Minnesota Timberwolves 116-115 ace Austin Reeves hit the game winner to ensure victory. The shot was followed by a celebration, with Lakers reporter Hobey Price receiving the award unique reaction to the winning shot.
“We’ve got the coolest white boys in the league! We’ve got the coolest white boys!”, the Lakers player told Price after the buzzer beater, noting Reaves’ pride and how his leadership helped lead the purple and gold to victory. Reaves was modest when talking about the game-winning shot, reiterating his love for the game and his coaching staff.
The winning shot was so revered that LeBron James and Luka Doncic went crazy over the finish line. In the end, it was a game where neither played due to injuries, and both had to watch from the bench. But this game was wild, even when it seemed like a big win was in the making.
The Lakers led 95-75 in the third quarter and seemed to be in control. However, the Timberwolves fought back, blowing the lead. The Wolves took the lead with 10 seconds left after Julius Randle finished with a layup that sent the target center into a frenzy. When the Lakers tried to make a play, things came to a screeching halt when Rudy Gobert fouled out. But with seven seconds left, Reaves played an ISO ball and turned Gobert to the right (where he wouldn’t be at the basket) and drove to the rim for the game-winning shot.
Reaves finished with 28 points while shooting a team-leading 9-for-24. Meanwhile, Jake LaRavia added 27 points while shooting 10 for 11. Despite the Lakers blowing a 20-point lead and the team going cold in the fourth quarter, Reaves dug deep and was able to pull off a tough road win.
Reaves returned Randle’s kick with one of his own, showing why he is one of the better players on this team and capable of carrying them when needed. The Lakers will continue their mini road trip, heading to Tennessee to face the Memphis Grizzlies on Halloween.
2025-10-30 15:38:00
