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Austin Reaves breaks unwanted NBA Playoff record after terrible Game 1 shooting
TL;DR
Austin Reaves set an unwanted NBA Playoff record due to poor shooting in Game 1 against the Oklahoma City Thunder. The Los Angeles Lakers faced increased pressure after their heavy loss in the opener.
Key points
- Austin Reaves broke an unwanted NBA Playoff record
- Reaves struggled with shooting in Game 1
- Los Angeles Lakers lost heavily to Oklahoma City Thunder
- LeBron James performed well despite team struggles
- Increased scrutiny on Lakers' supporting cast
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Austin Reavesâ Game 1 performance vs. the Oklahoma City Thunder has now entered the record books, but for all the wrong reasons.
The Los Angeles Lakers were already under pressure heading into the series, but a heavy loss in the opener only intensified scrutiny on their supporting cast.
While LeBron James delivered, others struggled to match the moment. Reaves, in particular, found himself at the center of attention after a night where nothing seemed to fall.
And the numbers behind it made the performance even more shocking.
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Austin Reaves sets unwanted Lakers playoff record with poor shooting night
As highlighted via ESPN Insights on X, Reavesâ outing was historically inefficient.
âAustin Reavesâ 18.8 FG% in Game 1 was the lowest by any Laker in a playoff game over the last 35 years (min. 15 FGA),â ESPN reported.
The stat reflects just how difficult the night was. Reaves finished 3-for-16 from the field and 0-for-5 from beyond the arc, struggling to find any rhythm offensively.
Q&A
What record did Austin Reaves break in the NBA Playoffs?
Austin Reaves broke an unwanted record for poor shooting performance in Game 1 of the playoffs.
How did the Los Angeles Lakers perform in Game 1 against the Oklahoma City Thunder?
The Los Angeles Lakers suffered a heavy loss in Game 1, intensifying scrutiny on their supporting cast.
What was LeBron James' performance like in Game 1 of the playoffs?
LeBron James delivered a strong performance, contrasting with the struggles of his teammates, including Austin Reaves.
