Austin Reaves' Move On Russell Westbrook Went Viral In Nuggets-Lakers Game

Austin Reaves had a highlight on Russell Westbrook.

Mar 19, 2025; Los Angeles, California, USA; Denver Nuggets guard Russell Westbrook (4) defends Los Angeles Lakers guard Austin Reaves (15) in the first half at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images / Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images

On Wednesday night, the Los Angeles Lakers played the Denver Nuggets (at home).

The Lakers dominated, winning by a score of 120-108.

Austin Reaves finished with 22 points, five rebounds, eight assists, two steals and one block while shooting 8/16 from the field in 36 minutes of playing time.

Via Hoop Central: "AUSTIN REAVES LAST 5 GAMES:

28 PTS - 3 AST - 8 REB - 58% FG
37 PTS - 13 AST - 8 REB - 50% FG
28 PTS - 6 AST - 4 REB - 47% FG
30 PTS - 6 AST - 7 REB - 57% FG
22 PTS - 8 AST - 5 REB - 50% FG"

AUSTIN REAVES LAST 5 GAMES:

28 PTS - 3 AST - 8 REB - 58% FG
37 PTS - 13 AST - 8 REB - 50% FG
28 PTS - 6 AST - 4 REB - 47% FG
30 PTS - 6 AST - 7 REB - 57% FG
22 PTS - 8 AST - 5 REB - 50% FG pic.twitter.com/i3a56PIMif

— Hoop Central (@TheHoopCentral) March 20, 2025

Reaves also had a big highlight on 2017 MVP Russell Westbrook that got a lot of views on social media.

Via @LADEig: "AUSTIN COOKED RUSSELL WESTBROOK 🥶"

AUSTIN COOKED RUSSELL WESTBROOK 🥶 pic.twitter.com/GqDcxVdjNm

— Lakers All Day Everyday (@LADEig) March 20, 2025

Reaves is having an extremely productive season with averages of 19.6 points, 4.5 rebounds, 6.0 assists and 1.2 steals per contest while shooting 44.7% from the field and 36.4% from the three-point range in 61 games.

Via StatMamba: "Austin Reaves this season:

19.6 PPG
4.5 RPG
6.0 APG
2.6 3PM
60.0% TS

On pace to have the highest scoring season by an undrafted Lakers player since 1953."

Austin Reaves this season:

19.6 PPG
4.5 RPG
6.0 APG
2.6 3PM
60.0% TS

On pace to have the highest scoring season by an undrafted Lakers player since 1953. pic.twitter.com/hYZXrcPuCG

— StatMamba (@StatMamba) March 20, 2025

The Lakers are the third seed in the Western Conference with a 43-25 record in 68 games.

They are in the middle of a three-game winning streak.

Following the Nuggets, the Lakers will remain at home to host the Milwaukee Bucks on Thursday night.

Mar 19, 2025; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Lakers guard Austin Reaves (15) drives past Denver Nuggets guard Christian Braun (0) in the first half at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images / Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images