On Sunday night, the Los Angeles Lakers beat the Sacramento Kings (on the road) by a score of 127-120.
They improved to 2-1 in their first three games.
Austin Reaves was the hero, as he exploded for 51 points, 11 rebounds, nine assists and two steals while shooting 12/22 from the field and 6/10 from the three-point range in 39 minutes of playing time.
51 POINTS FOR AUSTIN REAVES 🤯 pic.twitter.com/Y9XssBMSAG
— NBA (@NBA) October 27, 2025
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NBA World Reacts To Austin Reaves’ Performance
Kendrick Perkins: “Games like tonight is why Austin Reaves thought 4 years 90mm ain’t enough… and damnit he’s right! Almost a 50 point triple double and a W. Lakers better figure it the hell out.”
@SportsCenter: “AUSTIN REAVES WITH A CAREER-HIGH 51 PTS 🤯 COOKED THE KINGS WITH NO LUKA OR LEBRON 😤”
@automaticnba: “Austin Reaves is the FIRST player in NBA history with.. • 50+ points • 8+ rebounds • 8+ assists • 80%+ true shooting ..all in the same game.”
@DanWoikeSports: “Austin Reaves is just the 9th player in NBA history to have at least 51 points, 11 rebounds and nine rebounds in a game in NBA history.”
@RealSkipBayless: “Austin Reaves, once undrafted, is a STAR who has to sacrifice sharing the backcourt with LeBron James and Luka Doncic. He just scored 51 on just 22 shots with 11 rebounds, 9 assists, 2 steals and only 2 turnovers. Historic game.”
@UnderdogNBA: “Austin Reaves in 3 career games without Luka Doncic, LeBron James since Doncic trade: 51 PTS, 11 REB, 9 AST (tonight) 37 PTS, 8 REB, 13 AST 45 PTS, 7 REB, 7 AST Career-high scoring night.”
@realapp: “Austin Reaves becomes the 3rd undrafted player in NBA history to record a 50-point game.”
@statmuse: “Fun Fact: Austin Reaves has as many 45-point games as a Laker as Kareem and Wilt did.”
@PolymarketHoops: “Austin Reaves tonight: 51 PTS 11 REB 9 AST 6 3PM Joins Westbrook & Harden as the only players ever to reach these numbers.”
Reaves is in his fifth NBA season (out of Oklahoma).
He has spent his entire career playing for the Lakers.
They will play their next game on Monday night when they host the Portland Trail Blazers.
