Austin Reaves mocks Luka Doncic after scoring 43 points against Pistons
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 9, 2026, 6:26 AM
Last updated Nov 9, 2026

Austin Reaves scored 43 points in a game against the Detroit Pistons as the Los Angeles Lakers extended their record to 9-2. During the game, Reaves made a challenging three-point shot and humorously referenced it as a 'terrible shot' that Luka Doncic would attempt. The Lakers are currently tied with the Philadelphia 76ers for the best record in the NBA. Reaves and Doncic's friendship continues to thrive, marked by friendly banter on and off the court.
- •Reaves scored 43 points on 14-27 shooting.
- •Lakers improved their record to 9-2 with the win over Detroit.
- •Reaves joked about a difficult shot being something Doncic would take.
- •Lakers are tied with the 76ers for the best record in the NBA.
- 6:26 AMYahoo Sports — Austin Reaves hilariously roasts Luka Doncic with ‘terrible shot’ dig after 43-point masterclass
"The friendship between Austin Reaves and Luka Doncic continues to grow, as the pair keep throwing sly jabs at each other. Reaves and Doncic have grown very close during their time together on the Los Angeles Lakers, with the pair forming an elite backcourt partnership and a great friendship.
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