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In Wednesday’s game against Minnesota, the Lakers were shorthanded, missing LeBron James, Luka Dončić, and several other key players, making the team look like a patchwork squad. After a tough 122-108 loss to the Blazers, the pressure was on. The answer to all the worries? Austin Reaves. He stepped up in a big way, calmly sinking a buzzer-beating runner to secure a 116-115 win, lifting the Lakers to a 3-2 record. Reaves dominated the night with 28 points and matched his career-high with 16 assists, proving he can carry the team when it matters most. This time, it wasn’t just the fans handing out praise; NBA stars were celebrating Austin Reaves, too. They all posted on X: Luka Dončić: “🐐” Pau Gasol: “Austin Reaves!!! Cold blooded ❄️ Keep hooping! #LakersFam @lakers” Isiah Thomas: “Reeves really killing these boys !!!!” LeBron James: “A-MUTHAF—– -R!!!!!!!!!!!!!” Dwight Howard: “AR15 omg” DeMarcus Cousins: “AR!!! 🔥” Patrick Beverley: “Brinks Truck AR asap sheesh” Alex Caruso: “AR cold lol” (This is a developing story…) 

Austin Reaves earns widespread praise from NBA stars after a clutch performance—proof he can shine even without the Lakers’ full roster.

Harshita Saxena is a basketball journalist at EssentiallySports, contributing to the NBA desk with a focus on clarity, structure, and accuracy. She brings a research-first approach to her coverage, connecting in-game decisions to larger narratives, as seen in her detailed analysis of Luka Dončić’s return to Dallas and his standout 45-point performance in April 2025.

Her disciplined reporting style emphasizes precise, insightful storytelling that enhances fans’ understanding of the game. With a strong background in data analysis, Harshita applies advanced statistical tools and visualization techniques to uncover trends and patterns within the NBA, translating raw numbers into compelling narratives. This allows her to pair on-court storytelling with data-backed insights, giving fans both the context and the evidence behind pivotal moments.

Beyond reporting, she has led editorial teams and published research papers, sharpening her ability to structure content with accuracy and depth. Recognized with the Discover Data Analysis Badge by Microsoft, Harshita integrates her analytical expertise into sports journalism, bridging the gap between traditional reporting and modern, data-informed coverage of basketball.

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Harshita Saxena is a basketball journalist at EssentiallySports, contributing to the NBA desk with a focus on clarity, structure, and accuracy. She brings a research-first approach to her coverage, connecting in-game decisions to larger narratives, as seen in her detailed analysis of Luka Dončić’s return to Dallas and his standout 45-point performance in April 2025. Her disciplined reporting style emphasizes precise, insightful storytelling that enhances fans’ understanding of the game. With a strong background in data analysis, Harshita applies advanced statistical tools and visualization techniques to uncover trends and patterns within the NBA, translating raw numbers into compelling narratives. This allows her to pair on-court storytelling with data-backed insights, giving fans both the context and the evidence behind pivotal moments. Beyond reporting, she has led editorial teams and published research papers, sharpening her ability to structure content with accuracy and depth. Recognized with the Discover Data Analysis Badge by Microsoft, Harshita integrates her analytical expertise into sports journalism, bridging the gap between traditional reporting and modern, data-informed coverage of basketball.