Zach Lowe On LeBrons role on return Luka and Reaves have proven in tandem working together that there is just no argument for LeBron to run 50 pick and rolls a game This is set some screens cut post-up mismatches reserve more of your energy for defense and rebounding initiate fast breaks

Brian Windhorst When LeBron doesnt play and Austin Reaves and Luka do the Lakers are a better team

Chipalu Minnesota Timberwolves Head Coach Chris Finch on facing the Lakers without LeBron James in the lineup Seems to activate Luka amp Reavesseem to share the shots They become exponentially more dangerousbeen pretty good when 2 of those 3 been out because of just a usage puzzle

LeBron is putting on a dunk-fest right now with the fast break slam Luka flexes from the bench in appreciation

Royer Right as Austin Reaves was about to answer a question from LakersReporter about the defensive effort Luka Doncic chimed in on what made the Lakers successful tonight Luka was locking shit up he said Reaves responded That was it That was it He gets all the credit

Dirk on Luka amp the Lakers Luka has been playing incredible basketball averaging almost 40 He has his step back working and when the step back works he's basically unarguable Is that a team you really want to see in the playoffs with 3 guys that can take over down the stretch I've been impressed

LeBron James gets the steal but misses the wide-open transition layup and Luka Doni is there trailing for the putback