在2025年10月27日的NBA常規賽中，湖人隊與國王隊的對決成為全場焦點，尤其是湖人後衛奧斯汀·里夫斯（Austin Reaves）的表現徹底封神。面對當家核心東契奇因傷缺陣，湖人的勝利前景成疑，許多球迷和媒體都在猜測：沒有核心球員坐鎮的湖人，是否還能取得勝利？

比賽結果用里夫斯的驚人數據給出答案。他全場轟下51分、11個籃板和9次助攻，創下個人生涯新高，幾乎完成三雙，帶領湖人以127比120力克國王隊，同時收穫賽季兩連勝。這場比賽從開局湖人領先，到中段雙方拉鋸，再到末節的生死決戰，充分展現湖人的韌性與球員的高水準。

賽前，湖人缺少核心球員，而國王隊則狀態起伏不定，讓比賽充滿懸念。上一場湖人之所以戰勝森林狼，很大程度上依賴東契奇49分、11籃板、8助攻的統治級表現，他兩場比賽累計轟下92分，成為球隊進攻端的核心引擎。然而本場比賽東契奇缺陣，湖人必須依靠里夫斯、艾頓和八村塁等所謂的“配角”撐場。

值得注意的是，里夫斯在前兩場比賽就已經展現全能，平均每場25.5分、10助攻、6籃板，早已埋下他能“扛旗”的伏筆。而這場比賽，他以驚人的效率和穩定的表現，徹底證明自己可以在關鍵時刻擔當球隊核心，帶領湖人克服困境取得勝利，也讓外界對他未來的領袖潛力充滿期待。

On October 27, 2025, the NBA regular-season matchup between the Los Angeles Lakers and the Sacramento Kings became a major highlight, largely due to the stellar performance of Austin Reaves. With the Lakers’ star player Luka Dončić sidelined due to injury, many fans and analysts questioned whether the team could still secure a victory without its central figure.

Reaves provided a resounding answer with a career-high performance, recording 51 points, 11 rebounds, and 9 assists, nearly achieving a triple-double. His dominant play led the Lakers to a 127-120 victory over the Kings, marking the team’s second consecutive win of the season. The game itself featured an early Lakers lead, a mid-game tug-of-war, and a tense final quarter, showcasing both the team’s resilience and the true skill levels of its key players.

Before the game, the Lakers faced significant uncertainty. In their previous matchup against the Timberwolves, they had relied heavily on Dončić’s 49 points, 11 rebounds, and 8 assists, with his combined 92 points over two games serving as the team’s offensive engine. With Dončić out, the Lakers depended on Reaves, Deandre Ayton, and Rui Hachimura—previously considered “supporting players”—to carry the load.

Notably, Reaves had already demonstrated his versatility in the first two games of the season, averaging 25.5 points, 10 assists, and 6 rebounds per game, hinting at his ability to take on a leading role. In this matchup, his exceptional efficiency and composure under pressure confirmed that he could indeed serve as a team leader in crucial moments. Reaves’ breakout performance not only secured the Lakers’ win but also cemented his reputation as a rising star capable of shouldering the team’s responsibilities in Dončić’s absence.