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LOS ANGELES, CA - FEBRUARY 5, 2026: Los Angeles Lakers guard Austin Reaves (15) reacts towards the Lakers bench after sinking a three point shot in the Lakers 119-115 win over the Philadelphia 76ers at Crypto.com Arena on February 5, 2026 in Los Angeles, California. Reeves 35 points are the most off the bench this season.(Gina Ferazzi / Los Angeles Times via Getty Images)
On Thursday evening, the Los Angeles Lakers beat the Chicago Bulls (at home) by a score of 142-130.
One of the biggest reasons for their victory was the play of Austin Reaves.
He finished with 30 points, five rebounds, seven assists and one steal while shooting 13/20 from the field and 4/7 from three-point range in 39 minutes of playing time.
Austin Reaves Made History In Bulls-Lakers Game
GettyLOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – MARCH 12: Austin Reaves #15 of the Los Angeles Lakers dribbles past the defense of Josh Giddey #3 of the Chicago Bulls during the first half of a game at Crypto.com Arena on March 12, 2026 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Sean M. Haffey/Getty Images)
Reaves also made history during the game.
Daniel Starkand of Lakers Nation wrote: “From the Lakers:
With his 24th point tonight vs. Chicago, Austin Reaves reached 5,000 career points.
Reaves becomes the second undrafted player to score all 5,000 career points with the Lakers (George Mikan). He’s the 46th undrafted player in NBA history to reach the mark.”
GettyLOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – MARCH 12: Luka Doncic #77 and Austin Reaves #15 of the Los Angeles Lakers hold hands during a time out in the second half of a game against the Chicago Bulls at Crypto.com Arena on March 12, 2026 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Sean M. Haffey/Getty Images)
Reaves is in the middle of a fantastic season with averages of 23.7 points, 4.8 rebounds, 5.5 assists and 1.1 steals per contest while shooting 49.5% from the field and 37.5% from three-point range in 39 games.
He is in his fifth NBA season (all with the Lakers).
GettyLOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – MARCH 10: Austin Reaves #15 of the Los Angeles Lakers gestures during the second half against the Minnesota Timberwolves at Crypto.com Arena on March 10, 2026 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Melina Pizano/Getty Images)