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Austin Reaves faced heavy criticism after a poor shooting performance in the playoffs, leading to viral taunts referencing WWE. Fans mocked his performance as the LA Lakers struggled against the Oklahoma City Thunder.
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Austin Reaves had the kind of playoff shooting night that fans do not let disappear quietly.
The LA Lakers needed a reliable scoring option against the Oklahoma City Thunder, especially in a postseason game where every missed shot carried more weight.
Instead, Reaves became the center of a brutal viral joke, and his final stat line created the perfect opening for NBA fans to bring WWE into the conversation.
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As highlighted by Hater Report on X, Reaves finished with a disastrous shooting line.
He scored just eight points while going 3-of-16 from the field and 0-of-5 from three-point range.
That 18.8% field goal mark was the lowest by a Lakers player in a playoff game over the last 35 years among players with at least 15 shot attempts.
For a team depending on him to provide secondary scoring, it was a rough moment at the worst possible time.
Austin Reaves had a disappointing shooting performance in the playoffs, which drew significant attention and mockery from fans.
Fans reacted with brutal jokes and memes, particularly referencing WWE, highlighting the severity of his missed shots.
The LA Lakers needed a strong performance from Reaves against the Oklahoma City Thunder in a critical postseason game, making his struggles more impactful.

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The joke came directly from Reavesâ 3-of-16 shooting line.
Fans immediately connected â3-16â to âAustin 3:16,â the legendary WWE phrase made famous by Stone Cold Steve Austin after the 1996 King of the Ring.
In wrestling, âAustin 3:16â became one of the most iconic catchphrases ever. In this case, fans twisted it into a taunt because Reavesâ first name is Austin and his shooting line was 3-16.
The timing made it even harsher. The Lakers lost 108-90 to the Thunder, and Reavesâ poor shooting quickly became one of the biggest talking points from the game.
He also had four turnovers and finished minus-10, which only added to the criticism online. It was one of those playoff nights where the box score did not just hurt the team; it created a meme.
And for Reaves, âAustin 3:16â is the kind of joke fans will not forget unless he responds on the court quickly.
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