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Austin 3:16 WWE taunts mock LA Lakers star after disastrous playoff shooting
TL;DR
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.
Key points
- Austin Reaves had a poor shooting night in the playoffs
- Fans mocked him with WWE references
- The LA Lakers faced 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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Austin Reaves gets mocked after brutal playoff shooting night
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.
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Q&A
What did Austin Reaves' playoff shooting stats look like?
Austin Reaves had a disappointing shooting performance in the playoffs, which drew significant attention and mockery from fans.
How did fans react to Austin Reaves' performance during the playoffs?
Fans reacted with brutal jokes and memes, particularly referencing WWE, highlighting the severity of his missed shots.
What was the context of the LA Lakers' playoff game against the Oklahoma City Thunder?
The LA Lakers needed a strong performance from Reaves against the Oklahoma City Thunder in a critical postseason game, making his struggles more impactful.
