Austin Reaves Eclipses 5,000 Career Points in Scoring Surge

Austin Reaves scored 30 points on 13-of-20 shooting in Thursday's 142-130 win over the Bulls, marking his third consecutive game with at least 25 points. Averaging 20.2 points since the All-Star break, Reaves reached 5,000 career points during the victory. He remains a central offensive engine for the Lakers alongside Luka Dončić and LeBron James, with teammates noting that his production is vital to the team's success as he approaches unrestricted free agency.