In a thrilling display of skill and determination, guard Austin Reaves surpassed his career-high with a remarkable performance of 51 points, including four clutch free throws in the final 32 seconds. This heroic effort helped the short-handed Los Angeles Lakers secure a decisive victory over the Sacramento Kings, with the final score being 127-120. The win marked the Lakers’ second consecutive win of the season, bringing their record to an impressive 2-1.