Apr 3, 2025; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Lakers guard Austin Reaves (15) moves the ball against Golden State Warriors guard Brandin Podziemski (2) during the first half at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-Imagn Images Gary A. Vasquez-Imagn Images

Austin Reaves Makes Lakers History vs Warriors

Originally posted on Golden State Warriors on SI
By Farbod Esnaashari | Last updated Apr 4, 2025 1:20 AM ET

On Thursday night, the Golden State Warriors faced off against the Los Angeles Lakers in a game that did not disappoint. Surprisingly, it wasn't LeBron James or Luka Doncic who stole the show for the Lakers, but Austin Reaves.

Reaves put up 31 points, 6 rebounds, and 3 assists on 50% shooting from the field. He made a blistering 9/16 three-pointers, with a majority coming in the fourth quarter. Reaves' performance from deep was so good, he actually made history in the process.

According to the Lakers, Reaves moved into second place all-time in Lakers history for three-pointers made in a single season. He surpassed both Nick Van Exel and Kobe Bryant on the list.

Per Lakers: With his fifth 3-pointer tonight vs. GSW, Austin Reaves moved into fourth place all-time in Lakers history for triples made in a single season.

1. D'Angelo Russell (2023-24) - 226
2. Nick Van Exel (1994-95) - 183
3. Kobe Bryant (2005-06) - 180
4. Austin Reaves…
— Ryan Ward (@RyanWardLA) April 4, 2025

When the stat was originally posted, Reaves had only five threes against the Warriors, but he finished the night with nine of them and leaped into second place.

Austin Reaves: top five for the franchise pic.twitter.com/Lt8bOeNNZd
— Los Angeles Lakers (@Lakers) April 4, 2025

Reaves has shattered every and any expectations that any NBA fans may have had of them. Through 67 games this season, Reaves is averaging 19.9 points, 5.9 assists, and 4.5 rebounds on 46/36/88 shooting from the field.

Austin Reaves tonight:

31 Points
6 Rebounds
3 Assists
10/20 FGM
9/16 3PM

20 PTS - 7/11 FGM - 6/9 3PM in the 4th. pic.twitter.com/kyZAttIxH6
— Hoop Central (@TheHoopCentral) April 4, 2025

For the Lakers to make some true noise in the NBA playoffs, Reaves will have to perform like this on a consistent basis while also avoiding getting targeted on the defensive end. With the way things look, it seems like Reaves is capable of doing that.

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