In welcoming one of the Western Conference’s powerhouses on the final night of their six-game homestand, Austin Reaves ensured that the Minnesota Timberwolves dealt with a “road trip” in more ways than one. Ideal in his mixture of craft and creativity, the talented Los Angeles Lakers swingman forces a defender to buckle his seatbelt, first pumping on the breaks on a smooth behind-the-back dribble and then with a swiftly-timed spin move, carving the path for a wide-open finger roll, bringing the crowd to its feet. Reaves’ intuitive handle consistently allowed him to provide the perfect complementary attack, joining each of the Lakers’ starters in double-figures with 19 points, six rebounds, four assists, and three 3-pointers, pivotal in helping influence a signature primetime win on March 10, 2024. · Mar 11, 2024