Reaves Scores 43 As Doncic Rests For Lakers

Austin Reaves led the Los Angeles Lakers to a road victory with 43 points on 14-of-27 shooting while Luka Dončić sat out Sunday's game against Detroit due to lower-back tightness. The 27-year-old star missed his tenth consecutive start, averaging over 45 points in his last four games including a recent 53-point performance. Lakers coach J.J. Redick expressed confidence that Dončić will return for Monday night in Atlanta and noted the team has won both of its previous contests without him.