NBA Star Austin Reaves Made History In Bulls-Lakers Game

On Thursday night, the Los Angeles Lakers beat the Chicago Bulls (at dwelling) by a rating of 142-130.

One of the most important causes for his or her victory was the play of Austin Reaves.

He completed with 30 factors, 5 rebounds, seven assists and one steal whereas capturing 13/20 from the sphere and 4/7 from three-point vary in 39 minutes of taking part in time.

Austin Reaves Made History In Bulls-Lakers Game

gettyLOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – MARCH 12: Austin Reaves #15 of the Los Angeles Lakers dribbles previous the protection of Josh Giddey #3 of the Chicago Bulls throughout the first half of a sport at Crypto.com Arena on March 12, 2026 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Sean M. Haffey/Getty Images)

Reaves additionally made historical past throughout the sport.

Daniel Starkand of Lakers Nation wrote: “From the Lakers:

With his 24th point tonight vs. Chicago, Austin Reaves reached 5,000 career points.

Reaves becomes the second undrafted player to score all 5,000 career points with the Lakers (George Mikan). He’s the 46th undrafted player in NBA history to reach the mark.”

gettyLOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – MARCH 12: Luka Doncic #77 and Austin Reaves #15 of the Los Angeles Lakers maintain fingers throughout a trip within the second half of a sport in opposition to the Chicago Bulls at Crypto.com Arena on March 12, 2026 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Sean M. Haffey/Getty Images)

Reaves is in the midst of a unbelievable season with averages of 23.7 factors, 4.8 rebounds, 5.5 assists and 1.1 steals per contest whereas capturing 49.5% from the sphere and 37.5% from three-point vary in 39 video games.

He is in his fifth NBA season (all with the Lakers).

Real App wrote: “Lakers to record 5/30/5 with 0 FTA:

— Kareem Abdul-Jabbar — Austin Reaves”

gettyLOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – MARCH 10: Austin Reaves #15 of the Los Angeles Lakers gestures throughout the second half in opposition to the Minnesota Timberwolves at Crypto.com Arena on March 10, 2026 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Melina Pizano/Getty Images)

Reaves’ Background

Reaves performed his school basketball at Wichita State and Oklahoma.

The 27-year-old is without doubt one of the greatest tales in current Lakers historical past, as he solely averaged 4.1 factors per contest throughout his freshman season.

Polymarket Hoops wrote: “Austin Reaves is tied for the most games in the NBA this season with 30+ PTS & 0 FTA.”

PHOENIX, ARIZONA – FEBRUARY 26: Austin Reaves #15 of the Los Angeles Lakers reacts after a three-point shot in opposition to the Phoenix Suns throughout the second half of the NBA sport at Mortgage Matchup Center on February 26, 2026 in Phoenix, Arizona. The Suns defeated the Lakers 113-110. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)

It’s very doable that Reaves will be capable of make his first All-Star Game in some unspecified time in the future within the subsequent few seasons.

He is already coming off a season the place he averaged 20.2 factors per contest.

Lakers reporter Jovan Buha wrote: “Final: Lakers 142, Bulls 130

LA wins its fourth game in a row to improve to 41-25. They move to No. 3 in the West. They tied their second-most points in a game this season. Luka had 10/51/9. Austin Reaves had 5/30/7. LeBron had 7/18/7 in his return.

Up next: vs. DEN on Sat.”

gettyLos Angeles, CA – March 01: Los Angeles Lakers guard Austin Reaves (15) dribbles down the court docket throughout the second half of NBA sport in opposition to the Sacramento Kings at Crypto.com Arena on Sunday, March 1, 2026 in Los Angeles, CA. (Photos by Ronaldo Bolaños/Los Angeles Times by way of Getty Images)

Ben Stinar Ben Stinar has been protecting the NBA for over seven years. He has written for OnSI, Forbes, Amico Hoops, The Big Lead and had a podcast with former All-Star Jameer Nelson. More about Ben Stinar