Lakers' Austin Reaves comes up big again, nails game-winner vs T'Wolves

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Los Angeles Lakers star Austin Reaves cobbled together another magical moment to begin the 2025-26 season on Wednesday night – this time at the expense of the Minnesota Timberwolves.

With just over 6 seconds left in the game, Reaves received the inbound pass near half court. He dribbled off a pick, crossed over and drove into the lane. He got to the foul line and put up a floater. The ball swished through the net at the buzzer.

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Los Angeles Lakers guard Austin Reaves (15) celebrates with teammates after making the game-winning shot at the buzzer in an NBA basketball game against the Minnesota Timberwolves, Wednesday, Oct. 29, 2025, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr)

Los Angeles secured the 116-115 win as Reaves’ Lakers teammates mobbed him. He finished with 28 points and 16 assists.

Reaves admitted after the game he "probably blacked out a bit" as he watched the ball go through the net and the jubilation he felt afterward.

"What tier he is, I don't know. I don't care about that, but I think last year he established himself as a bad dude," Lakers head coach J.J. Redick said. "This is who he is."

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Los Angeles Lakers guard Austin Reaves, middle, shoots and scores the game-winning shot at the buzzer in an NBA basketball game against the Minnesota Timberwolves, Wednesday, Oct. 29, 2025, in Minneapolis.  (AP Photo/Abbie Parr)

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