Austin Reeves, who scored a whopping 52 points: Doncic is always ready to put the ball in the basket.

In a key game of the third round of the 2026/27 NBA regular season, the Los Angeles Lakers defeated the Utah Jazz 132-123, thanks to contributions from Luka Doncic, Austin Reeves, and Collin Sexton. Austin Reeves stated that Doncic was always ready to put the ball in the basket throughout the game and emphasized the selfless spirit of his teammates, which contributed to the team's success.

Luka Doncic scored 52 points and 10 assists for the Los Angeles Lakers in this game, Austin Reeves scored 29 points and 4 assists, and Collin Sexton contributed 13 points and 1 assist.

Los Angeles Lakers shooting guard Austin Reeves said, "Luka Doncic has always been in this state. He's always in 'performer' mode, and I think he's always ready to put the ball in the basket."

“When he gets into that state, all we have to do is give him the ball, and he either shoots it himself or makes the right choice. He passed me the ball during the game, and I was open, so I shot with confidence and scored.”

When asked about maintaining patience and making the right shot decisions during a game, Austin Reeves shared, "Coach Redick and I have talked about almost everything, so yes, we have discussed this issue. But at the end of the day, it's about making the right choices, it's that simple."

“From a young age, my parents and brother have always taught me that as long as you play the game the right way, the game will reward you. The most valuable thing about our team is that no one is selfish. Everyone just wants to win the game, no matter what it takes to achieve that goal. That’s the most important thing.”

Regarding how to turn the tide against the Utah Jazz through defensive performance in this game, Austin Reeves said, "It's about playing the right way, working hard on defense, and protecting the defensive rebounds."

“I think we gave up too many points in the first quarter, so we need to limit their offensive opportunities, make sure they only have one shot on each possession, then grab the rebounds and launch a fast break.”

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