2 weeks Ago By Godwin Mathew, NBA Analysis Network
Derek Fisher has acknowledged the recent run of brilliance from a star player on the LA Lakers. The team secured a dominant 124-109 win against a depleted New Orleans Pelicans side , who were without their key players. The trio of LeBron James , Austin Reaves and Luka Doncic led the way combining for 92 points in the win against the Pels.
Dalton Knecht also impressed with his 12 points and continued his brilliance for the LA Lakers when called upon. The crew at Access Sportsnet were discussing the Lakers win and Fisher who is a former Laker, gave one particular player praise for his recent performances. Fisher lauds Reaves for recent run for the LA Lakers Reaves 30 points against the Pels came on 61.
5% shooting from the field. He has scored 30 points or more, in four of his last five games and also set a franchise record, shooting 15 threes in a two game span. Speaking about him on the show, Fisher said: “Austin, his ability to get downhill, to put pressure on defenses, to create his own shot, to make other guys better, that was before Luka Doncic arrived “And so when you think about Austin’s ability to play offense now, he was pretty efficient before, his efficiency is going to continue to increase, it’s going to be difficult to block him from having this level of efficiency as they move forward.
” Reaves has been brilliant for the Lakers all season, but especially since the All-Star break. He has had seven games with 30 points or more since the All-Star break and a lot of that has been alongside Doncic, who he has developed a great chemistry with. Reaves has elevated his game every season with the LA Lakers Reaves made his way into the league as an undrafted player who was picked up by the Lakers.
However, it was clear in his rookie season itself he had all the attributes necessary to be a successful NBA player. Since his first year, Reaves has grown from strength to strength and has been instrumental in the Lakers’ development into being a contender in the West. Smooth pic.
twitter.com/AmIntuoMeL The trade that brought Doncic to the team was expected to push the 26-year-old behind in the pecking order, but that has not been the case. Reaves has found it easier to play and gotten a lot more open shots playing alongside Doncic.
Reaves has already adapted a role as a leader on the team and is providing valuable advice to rookie Knecht , who is also developing well. As the team enters the playoffs, Reaves will be their key weapon as his ability on offense and defense will help them get a long way. This article first appeared on NBA Analysis Network and was syndicated with permission.
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