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17 Apr 2023


NextImg:Lakers’ Austin Reaves goes off for clutch fourth quarter in Game 1: ‘I’m him’

Playoff basketball, meet Austin Reaves.

The 25-year-old second-year pro erupted for 14 fourth quarter points in his NBA playoff debut on the road at the No. 2 seed Memphis Grizzlies on Sunday.

The Los Angeles Lakers exploded in the fourth quarter and upended the Grizzlies 128-112 in Game 1 of their opening-round series, but the contest was much closer.

Most notably, of his points — as the Lakers led 118-112 with 1:30 to go — Reaves hit a fadeaway jumper, then screamed, “I’m him!” while leading to a Grizzlies’ timeout.

Reaves entered the contest as the Lakers trailed 99-98 with 9:05 left in the fourth quarter.

Within 30 seconds later, he was drawing a foul and sinking two free throws.

He subsequently pushed his point total to 23 points and helped elevate the Lakers.

The Oklahoma and Witchita State alum finished the game shooting 8-of-13 from the field, 3-of-5 from 3-point range, and hit all four of his free throw attempts.

Reaves also recorded four assists, including a viral behind-the-back pass.

Anthony Davis, who left the game during the second quarter with an arm injury, returned in time to begin the second half, continuing a sensational defensive showing, recording seven blocks and three steals to accompany 22 points and 12 assists.

Raves put up 14 fourth quarter points in his NBA playoff debut.
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D'Angelo Russell #1 of the Los Angeles Lakers and Austin Reaves #15 of the Los Angeles Lakers react during the second half against the Memphis Grizzlies during Game One of the Western Conference First Round Playoffs at FedExForum on April 16, 2023 in Memphis, Tennessee.

The Lakers sophomore also recorded four assists.
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Austin Reaves scored a team-high 23 points in the Lakers Game 1 win over the Grizzlies.

Reaves scored a team-high 23 points in the Lakers’ Game 1 win over the Grizzlies.
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LeBron James added 21 points, 11 rebounds and five assists.

During the fourth quarter, Grizzlies star Ja Morant left with 5:48 after landing on his hand following a dunk attempt.

Morant said after the game to reporters his status for Game 2 is “in jeopardy” following the injury.