Lakers Center Says Austin Reaves Has Figured Him Out – 'He’s Starting to Have a Feel For My Game'

Following the game, Ayton told the media that Reaves has figured out how to play alongside him.

“AR has been dissecting me a little bit since I got here. I think he’s starting to have a feel for my game you know, how I put my emotions into the game. I guess he knows through practice and training camp, yeah, if I‘m offensive rebounding and dunking the ball yeah, I’m here,” Ayton said.

The former No. 1 selection added that he and the Lakers were able to complete the victory because Austin Reaves gave him a push late in the game.

“Just trying to come out the half pretty strong. The game was neck and neck the whole time so we were trying to break some of that up and he gave me the burst I need where he got on my back.”

DeMar DeRozan had something to say after Austin Reaves’ 50-point game

The Kings fought hard, but they just couldn’t stop Austin Reaves. The 6-foot-5 guard was active and aggressive on the floor, which allowed him to score 21 points from the free-throw line, shooting 95.5%.

However, Sacramento forward DeMar DeRozan didn’t appreciate how Reaves drew the whistle for most of the game, allowing him to score most of his points uncontested. After the game, DeRozan had some strong words towards the officiating that allowed the starting guard to generate points from the charity stripe.

“It’s crazy,” DeRozan said. “46 free throws to our 18? 18 right? We had to beg for most of those.

“It’s deflating,” DeRozan stated. “Especially when we’re going out there trying to play hard, trying to compete. It seemed like we’re getting called for fouls, but on the other end, when we try to be aggressive, nothing no go our way. It’s kind of deflating at times, especially when you’re trying to get it going.”