<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" xml:lang="en" lang="en">    <head>        <script>   (function(i, s, o, g, r, a, m) {     i["GoogleAnalyticsObject"] = r;     i[r] = i[r] || function() {       (i[r].q = i[r].q || []).push(arguments)     }, i[r].l = 1 * new Date();     a = s.createElement(o),       m = s.getElementsByTagName(o)[0];     a.async = 1;     a.src = g;     m.parentNode.insertBefore(a, m)   })(window, document, "script", "https://www.google-analytics.com/analytics.js", "ga");   ga('create', 'UA-66147751-16', {     'storage': 'none',     'clientId': localStorage.getItem('ga:clientId')   });   ga(function(tracker) {     localStorage.setItem('ga:clientId', tracker.get('clientId'));   });   ga('set', 'checkProtocolTask', null);      ga('set', 'page', '/austin-reaves-reveals-special-christmas-rigorer-ar2-sneakers');   ga('set', 'title', 'Austin Reaves reveals special Christmas Rigorer AR2');   ga('send', 'pageview');</script>        <style type="text/css" media="all">            body {    background: transparent;    margin: 0px;}h1, h2, h3 {    color: #DDDDDD;    font-family: "SFUIText-Semibold";    margin: 30px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 21px;    line-height: 125%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}header {    margin: 0px;    height: 0px;    display: none;}p {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 15px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}p > img {    margin-left: -15px;    width: calc(100% + 30px);}a {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;    text-decoration: underline;}ul {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 3px 10px 3px 10px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}ol {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}img {    margin: 0px;    width: 100%;    height: auto;}blockquote {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Medium";    margin: 30px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 19px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}blockquote p {    margin: 0px;}.op-tracker, .op-ad {    display: none;    height: 0px;}article > figure {    margin: 0px;}figcaption {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 10px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 13px;}iframe {    width: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;    margin: 0px;    border: 0;}.vine-embed {    height: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;}.twitter-tweet, .instagram-media {    margin-left: 15px !important;    margin-right: 15px !important;    width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;}.clutchpoints-widget {    /*margin: 10px 15px 10px 15px !important;*/    /*margin-top: 1px !important;*/    padding-top: 10px;    /*margin-left: 15px !important;*/    /*margin-right: 15px !important;*/    /*width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;*/}        </style>        <meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=UTF-8" />    </head>    <body>        <article id="mvp-content-main"><header><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/Austin-Reaves-reveals-special-Christmas-Rigorer-AR2.jpg"></figure><h1>Austin Reaves reveals special Christmas Rigorer AR2</h1><time class="op-published" datetime="2024-12-21T08:48:46-08:00">December 21st, 8:48am</time><time class="op-modified" datetime="2024-12-21T08:49:03-08:00">December 21st, 8:49am</time><address><a>Dominik Zawartko</a>Dominik Zawartko is a Michigan State graduate with a degree in Political Science and English. Having previously worked in the nonprofit and legal sectors, he decided to pursue his true love of writing with ClutchPoints. Dominik's hobbies include painting, cooking food, training Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, and always having a laugh. His main focus areas are UFC coverage and all things sneakers.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">Los Angeles Lakers</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>NEW YORK – Off the heels of yet another promising start to the season, Los Angeles Lakers star Austin Reaves is gearing up for this years Christmas celebration in the NBA when his Lakers visit the Golden State Warriors. Last year’s Christmas Day games were Reaves’ first opportunity to showcase his signature Rigorer AR1 sneakers in a “Yeti” theme, while this year he’ll be debuting his newest Rigorer AR2 in a new “Snowman” colorway.</p><p><i><b>Check our <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/sneakers">Sneakers news</a> for more upcoming releases and breaking content!</b></i></p><p>The <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/lakers-austin-reaves-debuts-latest-signature-rigorer-ar-2">Rigorer AR2</a>, a follow-up to Austin Reaves’ debut signature sneaker, first released in early December 2024 in a “Fusion” edition. Shortly thereafter, it was announced that Reaves would debut a Christmas edition of the AR2, titled “Snowman,” playing off the theme of his initial release from a year ago.</p><p>Reaves has once again partnered with global sneaker marketplace KICKS CREW to amplify the reach of his personal brand and extend his sneakers to a worldwide audience.</p><h2>Rigorer AR2 “Snowman”</h2><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/2mN5VDgw-e1734559506589.jpg"><figcaption>images via KICKS CREW</figcaption></figure><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/PvbQXnWw-e1734559577152.jpg"></figure><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/vN_PDniw-e1734559610904.jpg"></figure><p>“I’m incredibly thankful for this year and wanted to express my gratitude to all my fans who’ve supported me throughout my journey and my second shoe launch. This final release of the year is a special holiday gift to all my fans worldwide, and I look forward to seeing our new year plans come to fruition,” said Austin Reaves on the new release.</p><p>The “Snowman” colorway is a limited edition colorway featuring holiday-themed designed throughout combining blue, white, and pink hues. The shoe incorporates snowflake detailing throughout the uppers alongside a snowman graphic on the medial side of the shoe. We see glittery, tranluscent rubber throughout the midsole and a furry snowball-like Rigorer logo on the back heel. Reaves’ AR logo is seen on the side of the shoe while small hits of pink are accented throughout.</p><p>In terms of performance, the Rigorer AR2 features a butterfly woven upper for maximum comfort and lockdown support. The showtime foam tech midsole allows for a soft ride while the full-length TPU plate and sidewalls ensure a durable sneaker when worn on the court. For this price point, the Rigorer AR2 is one of the best performing basketball sneakers on the market.</p><p>The Rigorer AR2 “Snowman” will be released at 11 AM ET / 8 AM PT on December 21, 2024, exclusively on <a href="https://www.kickscrew.com/">KICKSCREW.COM</a> and Rigorer.com for $100 USD.</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

Austin Reaves reveals special Christmas Rigorer AR2

<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" xml:lang="en" lang="en">    <head>        <script>   (function(i, s, o, g, r, a, m) {     i["GoogleAnalyticsObject"] = r;     i[r] = i[r] || function() {       (i[r].q = i[r].q || []).push(arguments)     }, i[r].l = 1 * new Date();     a = s.createElement(o),       m = s.getElementsByTagName(o)[0];     a.async = 1;     a.src = g;     m.parentNode.insertBefore(a, m)   })(window, document, "script", "https://www.google-analytics.com/analytics.js", "ga");   ga('create', 'UA-66147751-16', {     'storage': 'none',     'clientId': localStorage.getItem('ga:clientId')   });   ga(function(tracker) {     localStorage.setItem('ga:clientId', tracker.get('clientId'));   });   ga('set', 'checkProtocolTask', null);      ga('set', 'page', '/lakers-news-austin-reaves-25-point-stat-proving-to-be-pivotal');   ga('set', 'title', 'Lakers’ Austin Reaves’ 25-point stat proving to be pivotal');   ga('send', 'pageview');</script>        <style type="text/css" media="all">            body {    background: transparent;    margin: 0px;}h1, h2, h3 {    color: #DDDDDD;    font-family: "SFUIText-Semibold";    margin: 30px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 21px;    line-height: 125%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}header {    margin: 0px;    height: 0px;    display: none;}p {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 15px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}p > img {    margin-left: -15px;    width: calc(100% + 30px);}a {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;    text-decoration: underline;}ul {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 3px 10px 3px 10px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}ol {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}img {    margin: 0px;    width: 100%;    height: auto;}blockquote {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Medium";    margin: 30px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 19px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}blockquote p {    margin: 0px;}.op-tracker, .op-ad {    display: none;    height: 0px;}article > figure {    margin: 0px;}figcaption {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 10px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 13px;}iframe {    width: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;    margin: 0px;    border: 0;}.vine-embed {    height: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;}.twitter-tweet, .instagram-media {    margin-left: 15px !important;    margin-right: 15px !important;    width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;}.clutchpoints-widget {    /*margin: 10px 15px 10px 15px !important;*/    /*margin-top: 1px !important;*/    padding-top: 10px;    /*margin-left: 15px !important;*/    /*margin-right: 15px !important;*/    /*width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;*/}        </style>        <meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=UTF-8" />    </head>    <body>        <article id="mvp-content-main"><header><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/Austin-Reaves-25-point-stat-proving-to-be-pivotal.jpg"><figcaption>ClutchPoints</figcaption></figure><h1>Lakers’ Austin Reaves’ 25-point stat proving to be pivotal</h1><time class="op-published" datetime="2024-12-20T08:08:47-08:00">December 20th, 8:08am</time><time class="op-modified" datetime="2024-12-20T08:08:47-08:00">December 20th, 8:08am</time><address><a>Julian Ojeda</a>Julian Ojeda is an Orlando-based sports journalist with 3 years of professional writing under his belt, specializing in both NBA and NFL coverage. A devoted Orlando Magic fan, he deftly balances fervent fandom with insightful reporting, possessing a keen eye for compelling narratives.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">Los Angeles Lakers</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>The Los Angeles Lakers extended their win streak to two games with a decisive 113-100 victory over the Sacramento Kings on Thursday night. The win not only improved the Lakers to 15-12 on the season but also narrowed the gap in the Western Conference standings as they chase a higher seed.</p><p>Austin Reaves was the star of the night, leading all scorers with 25 points while adding six rebounds, five assists, and two steals. Reaves’ performance continued a promising trend for the Lakers, who remain <a href="https://x.com/statmuse/status/1869978338204287408" rel="noopener">undefeated</a> this season when he scores 25 or more points, according to StatsMuse.</p><p>Anthony Davis also delivered a dominant all-around effort, finishing with 21 points, 19 rebounds, six blocks, four assists, and three steals. His presence on both ends of the court anchored a Lakers team that appears to be finding its rhythm during this stretch.</p><h2><b>Austin Reaves shines in Lakers’ win over Kings</b></h2><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/Austin-Reaves-15-reacts-after-making-a-basket-against-the-Sacramento-Kings.jpg"><figcaption>© Cary Edmondson-Imagn Images</figcaption></figure><p>Reaves is enjoying a breakout fourth season, averaging career highs with 17.3 points, 5.0 assists, and 3.6 rebounds per game. He has also maintained his efficiency, shooting 43.7% from the field and 36% from three-point range. His consistent scoring and playmaking have been critical for the Lakers as they push for better positioning in the Western Conference.</p><p>The <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/lakers-news-lebron-james-weighs-in-on-new-all-star-game-format">Lakers now prepare for a rematch against the Kings</a> (13-15) on Saturday night in Sacramento before returning home to face the Detroit Pistons (11-17) on Monday. With momentum on their side, the Lakers have an opportunity to extend their win streak and solidify their place in the standings.</p><p>The Lakers’ recent success, powered by standout individual performances, have been accompanied by swirling trade rumors. Reports indicate the team is actively considering moves to strengthen their roster, with <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nba-rumors-lakers-ready-trade-for-jonas-valanciunas-asap">Jonas Valanciunas as a primary target</a>. If a deal for Valanciunas falls through, the <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nba-rumors-lakers-jonas-valanciunas-backup-trade-options">Lakers may pivot to backup options like Robert Williams III or Walker Kessler</a>. Despite the trade chatter, the team remains focused on sustaining their momentum during a competitive stretch of the season.</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

Lakers’ Austin Reaves’ 25-point stat proving to be pivotal

<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" xml:lang="en" lang="en">    <head>        <script>   (function(i, s, o, g, r, a, m) {     i["GoogleAnalyticsObject"] = r;     i[r] = i[r] || function() {       (i[r].q = i[r].q || []).push(arguments)     }, i[r].l = 1 * new Date();     a = s.createElement(o),       m = s.getElementsByTagName(o)[0];     a.async = 1;     a.src = g;     m.parentNode.insertBefore(a, m)   })(window, document, "script", "https://www.google-analytics.com/analytics.js", "ga");   ga('create', 'UA-66147751-16', {     'storage': 'none',     'clientId': localStorage.getItem('ga:clientId')   });   ga(function(tracker) {     localStorage.setItem('ga:clientId', tracker.get('clientId'));   });   ga('set', 'checkProtocolTask', null);      ga('set', 'page', '/lakers-news-is-austin-reaves-playing-vs-timberwolves-latest-injury-update');   ga('set', 'title', 'Is Austin Reaves playing vs. Timberwolves? 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Latest injury update</h1><time class="op-published" datetime="2024-12-13T08:09:41-08:00">December 13th, 8:09am</time><time class="op-modified" datetime="2024-12-13T08:09:41-08:00">December 13th, 8:09am</time><address><a>Julian Ojeda</a>Julian Ojeda is an Orlando-based sports journalist with 3 years of professional writing under his belt, specializing in both NBA and NFL coverage. A devoted Orlando Magic fan, he deftly balances fervent fandom with insightful reporting, possessing a keen eye for compelling narratives.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">Los Angeles Lakers</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>The Los Angeles Lakers (13-11) are gearing up for their third matchup of the season against the Minnesota Timberwolves (12-11) on Friday night. However, Austin Reaves’ availability <a href="https://official.nba.com/nba-injury-report-2024-25-season/" rel="noopener">remains uncertain</a>, as the team has listed him as questionable with a left pelvic contusion.</p><p>Reaves initially suffered the injury during the <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/lakers-news-austin-reaves-left-la-road-trip-early">Lakers’ NBA Cup loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder</a>. Despite finishing that game, he has since missed the Lakers’ last five contests, leaving a significant void in the backcourt. The team is expected to make a final decision on Reaves’ status ahead of the 8:00 p.m. ET tip-off at Target Center.</p><p>Reaves has been a key contributor for the Lakers this season. The fourth-year guard has provided consistent scoring and playmaking, averaging 16.7 points, 4.8 assists, 3.5 rebounds, and 1.1 steals per game. He has also shot 44% from the field and 35.5% from beyond the arc. Known for his basketball IQ and ability to perform in high-pressure situations, Reaves has become an integral part of the Lakers’ success on both ends of the court.</p><p><i><b>*Watch NBA games LIVE with fuboTV <a href="https://www.fubo.tv/lp/nba/?irad=356361&amp;irmp=492408" rel="noopener sponsored">(Get Access | Save $30)</a>*</b></i></p><h2><b>Austin Reaves’ injury status vs. Timberwolves</b></h2><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/Austin-Reaves-15-dribbles-against-Oklahoma-City-Thunder-forward-Jalen-Williams-8.jpg"><figcaption>© Kirby Lee-Imagn Images</figcaption></figure><p>His absence has forced the Lakers to make adjustments in their rotation, with players like Gabe Vincent and D’Angelo Russell taking on increased responsibilities. This will be especially crucial as the Lakers face the Timberwolves, a team known for its physicality and defensive intensity, highlighting the void left by Reaves’ scoring and playmaking abilities in clutch moments.</p><p>In his last appearance before the injury, Reaves tallied 11 points, five rebounds, and three assists but struggled from the field, shooting just 3-for-8. Despite the less efficient outing, his overall contributions this season underscore his importance to the Lakers’ game plan, especially as they navigate a competitive Western Conference.</p><p>The <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/lakers-news-lebron-james-expected-miss-second-straight-game">Lakers are also without LeBron James for the second consecutive game</a> due to left foot soreness and personal reasons. Head coach JJ Redick addressed James’ absence, stating that the 22-year veteran is “taking some time.”</p><p>The Timberwolves, who acquired Julius Randle in a trade that sent Karl-Anthony Towns to the New York Knicks before the season, will pose a challenging matchup. Randle has adapted well to Minnesota’s lineup, complementing Anthony Edwards and Rudy Gobert, as the team has won four of its last five games.</p><p>For the Lakers, getting Reaves back in action would provide a much-needed boost as they look to build momentum after snapping a three-game losing streak with a <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/lakers-news-unheralded-la-weapon-nba-career-points-dream">win over the Portland Trail Blazers</a>. Should Reaves be cleared to play, his ability to impact the game on both ends of the floor will be crucial in countering Minnesota’s physical style of play. If he remains sidelined, the Lakers will lean heavily on Anthony Davis and their supporting cast to step up in his absence.</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

Is Austin Reaves playing vs. Timberwolves? Latest injury update

<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" xml:lang="en" lang="en">    <head>        <script>   (function(i, s, o, g, r, a, m) {     i["GoogleAnalyticsObject"] = r;     i[r] = i[r] || function() {       (i[r].q = i[r].q || []).push(arguments)     }, i[r].l = 1 * new Date();     a = s.createElement(o),       m = s.getElementsByTagName(o)[0];     a.async = 1;     a.src = g;     m.parentNode.insertBefore(a, m)   })(window, document, "script", "https://www.google-analytics.com/analytics.js", "ga");   ga('create', 'UA-66147751-16', {     'storage': 'none',     'clientId': localStorage.getItem('ga:clientId')   });   ga(function(tracker) {     localStorage.setItem('ga:clientId', tracker.get('clientId'));   });   ga('set', 'checkProtocolTask', null);      ga('set', 'page', '/lakers-news-rui-hachimura-la-plan-lebron-james-austin-reaves-injuries');   ga('set', 'title', 'Rui Hachimura reveals Lakers’ eye-opening plan amid LeBron James, Austin Reaves injuries');   ga('send', 'pageview');</script>        <style type="text/css" media="all">            body {    background: transparent;    margin: 0px;}h1, h2, h3 {    color: #DDDDDD;    font-family: "SFUIText-Semibold";    margin: 30px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 21px;    line-height: 125%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}header {    margin: 0px;    height: 0px;    display: none;}p {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 15px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}p > img {    margin-left: -15px;    width: calc(100% + 30px);}a {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;    text-decoration: underline;}ul {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 3px 10px 3px 10px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}ol {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}img {    margin: 0px;    width: 100%;    height: auto;}blockquote {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Medium";    margin: 30px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 19px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}blockquote p {    margin: 0px;}.op-tracker, .op-ad {    display: none;    height: 0px;}article > figure {    margin: 0px;}figcaption {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 10px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 13px;}iframe {    width: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;    margin: 0px;    border: 0;}.vine-embed {    height: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;}.twitter-tweet, .instagram-media {    margin-left: 15px !important;    margin-right: 15px !important;    width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;}.clutchpoints-widget {    /*margin: 10px 15px 10px 15px !important;*/    /*margin-top: 1px !important;*/    padding-top: 10px;    /*margin-left: 15px !important;*/    /*margin-right: 15px !important;*/    /*width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;*/}        </style>        <meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=UTF-8" />    </head>    <body>        <article id="mvp-content-main"><header><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/IMG_1083.jpeg"></figure><h1>Rui Hachimura reveals Lakers’ eye-opening plan amid LeBron James, Austin Reaves injuries</h1><time class="op-published" datetime="2024-12-11T20:41:12-08:00">December 11th, 8:41pm</time><time class="op-modified" datetime="2024-12-11T20:41:12-08:00">December 11th, 8:41pm</time><address><a>David Yapkowitz</a>David Yapkowitz is an NBA Associate Editor at ClutchPoints. He is a credentialed reporter based in Los Angeles who covers the NBA/WNBA, NCAA/NCAAW and boys/girls high school basketball.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">Los Angeles Lakers</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>LOS ANGELES – Coming into last Sunday’s game against the Portland Trail Blazers, the Lakers were down two starters in LeBron James and <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/lakers-news-austin-reaves-major-injury-update-heat-game">Austin Reaves due to injury</a>. It’s been a recurring theme for them this season, but they were able to put away the Blazers with a 107-98 win. One player in particular <a href="https://x.com/LSH_lakeshow/status/1866211937882886155" rel="noopener">who stepped up</a> in a big way for the Lakers was Rui Hachimura.</p><p>During <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/lakers-news-rui-hachimura-major-reason-strong-start-2024-25-season">Rui Hachimura’s tenure with the Lakers</a>, he’s been their third scoring option at times. With the Lakers needing offensive production amid the injury woes to LeBron James and Austin Reaves, Hachimura responded with 23 points on 9-of-13 shooting from the field.</p><p>Following the game, Hachimura spoke about what the Lakers did to get a much-needed win despite missing both James and Reaves.</p><p>“What we didn’t do this whole season, we did in this game,” Hachimura said. “The coaches told me I had to step up tonight, so I was ready for it. As a team, I think we were moving the ball well.”</p><p>One of the things in particular that the Lakers did against the Blazers that they haven’t done much of all season was call an ATO play for Hachimura. Lakers’ head coach JJ Redick joked that the last time that happened was back during the preseason.</p><p>“When LeBron was scratched, I went into my office and I put like seven ATO’s together that obviously didn’t involve him. One of which was for Rui which I don’t know if we’ve called an ATO for him since the preseason,” Redick said. “And we executed it, we scored. We ended up running that nine or ten times, I think they stopped it once. So I think that flexibility is important.”</p><p>No further updates are available as of publication regarding James and Reaves’ injuries, so the Lakers might want to keep prepping for things they haven’t done all season if they want to remain competitive in the meantime.</p><h2><b>Rui Hachimura’s role for Lakers</b></h2><p>Hachimura’s role since joining the Lakers via trade with the Washington Wizards has been to be a consistent scoring option, sometimes even the third scoring option. He’s been a double digit scorer for his career and the Lakers definitely needed his offensive production against the Blazers.</p><p>For much of the game against the Blazers, Hachimura was most effective with the ball in his hands and being able to isolate at the nail off a switch. Going to back to his college days at Gonzaga, it’s where he’s always been most effective.</p><p>“Since I was in college, that’s literally my spot. . .that’s why I got drafted,” Hachimura said. “I like to play at the elbows, and it’s easier for me. There’s a lot of options. I can drive, I can just shoot over, and if somebody comes I can pass.”</p><p>It wasn’t just Hachimura’s offense though that was a major factor in the win. He finished with four steals and was very active on the defensive end all game. He acknowledged that it was a concerted effort to be more engaged on that end of the court.</p><p>“I was just trying to be aggressive. Defensively we’ve been struggling,” Hachimura said.</p><p>The Lakers resume play on the road against the Minnesota Timberwolves on Friday before returning home against the Memphis Grizzlies on Sunday.</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

Rui Hachimura reveals Lakers’ eye-opening plan amid LeBron James, Austin Reaves injuries

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He is a credentialed reporter based in Los Angeles who covers the NBA/WNBA, NCAA/NCAAW and boys/girls high school basketball.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">Los Angeles Lakers</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>The Los Angeles Lakers are on the tail end of a four-game road trip that concludes on Friday against the Atlanta Hawks. Although the Lakers still have one more game remaining, the road trip ended early for Austin Reaves, who has been dealing with an injury.</p><p><a href="https://clutchpoints.com/lakers-news-austin-reaves-major-injury-update-heat-game">Austin Reaves suffered a pelvic injury</a> after taking a hard fall during the Lakers’ loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder last week and hasn’t been able to play during this road trip. Reaves <a href="https://x.com/mcten/status/1865170619618242563" rel="noopener">left the trip early</a> and returned to Los Angeles for additional treatment, as per Dave McMenamin of ESPN.</p><p>Reaves has appeared on the Lakers’ injury report as questionable before each game of the trip and was ultimately downgraded to out. In the Thunder game, Reaves was able to shoot his free throws after the fall before needing to come out of the game.</p><p>He did not start the second half, although he did check back into the game albeit being limited. With <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/lakers-news-jj-redick-explains-why-dangelo-russell-is-coming-off-bench">D’Angelo Russell moving to the bench</a>, Reaves has taken over full-time starting point-guard duties. In his absence, Russell has moved back into the starting lineup for the time being, although Gabe Vincent was moved into the starting lineup for the Hawks game.</p><p>In addition to Reaves, the Lakers have been with a decimated frontcourt with the trio of Jaxson Hayes, Jarred Vanderbilt, and Christian Wood all sidelined. LeBron James was a game-time decision against the Hawks with a foot issue but was cleared to play.</p><p>With Reaves’ absence, the Lakers are missing his 16.7 points, 3.5 rebounds, 4.8 assists, and 1.1 steals per game. He’s been shooting 44 percent from the field, 35.5 percent shooting from the three-point line, and 77.4 percent from the free-throw line.</p><p>The fourth-year guard has been one of the Lakers’ biggest success stories over the past couple of seasons. He went undrafted in the 2021 NBA Draft and was initially signed to a two-way contract as an undrafted free agent. Reaves was converted to a standard contract before the start of the 2021-22 season and re-signed with the team on a longer-term contract in the 2023 offseason.</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

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PTS	REB	AST	BLK	STL
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PTS	REB	AST	BLK	STL
17.0	3.8	4.9	0.2	1.1

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