Reaves really struggled in Saturday’s loss in Game 1, and some of those shooting woes carried over into Game 2. He didn’t hit a three-pointer, which was just the third time that has happened since the calendar flipped to 2025. However, he was more efficient from the floor overall. The offense will continue to run through Luka Doncic, which means Reaves will continue to get good looks from beyond the arc. He just needs to start making them. Look for that to start happening in Game 3 on Friday.

While Luka Doncic went off for 37 points, Reaves and LeBron James combined to score 35 in Saturday’s Game 1 defeat. And this wasn’t the easiest matchup for Reaves during the regular season. In three meetings with the Timberwolves, he averaged 17.7 points, 7.0 rebounds, 5.0 assists, 1.0 steals and 2.0 three-pointers while shooting 42.5 percent from the field. Reaves is one of many Lakers who will need to bring more to the table if they’re to win this series. Game 2 is scheduled for Wednesday, with the Lakers aiming to even the series before it shifts to Minneapolis.

This was the fourth-straight game that Reaves has scored at least 20 points and the seventh time in his last eight games that he has reached that mark. He has also averaged 5.8 threes per game over his last four appearances. Reaves has solidified his role as the Lakers’ third option and has thrived in it. He’ll look to stay hot against the Mavericks on Wednesday, though all eyes will be on Luka Doncic in his return to Dallas. Reaves had 20 points against the Mavs in February.