LAKERS at TIMBERWOLVES | GAME OF THE NIGHT | October 29, 2025
Austin Reaves delivered a clutch game-winning jumper from the middle of the paint to lift the Los Angeles Lakers past the Minnesota Timberwolves, 116–115. The Timberwolves had erased a 20-point deficit to take a 115–114 lead with one possession remaining, but Reaves’ heroics sealed the win for L.A.
Reaves finished with 28 points and a career-high-tying 16 assists, continuing his scorching start to the season. Jake LaRavia added 27 points, 8 rebounds, and hit 5-of-6 from three-point range, while Rui Hachimura and Deandre Ayton each chipped in 17 points, with Ayton also grabbing 10 boards.
Minnesota was led by Julius Randle, who poured in 33 points, 5 rebounds, and 6 assists while shooting 4-of-7 from deep. Jaden McDaniels added 30 points and 7 rebounds in a strong supporting effort.
Reaves now has 171 points through five games, averaging 34.2 PPG. He becomes the first Laker since Kobe Bryant in 2005 to open a season with five straight games of at least 25 points.
He also joins Jerry West as the only players in franchise history to record five consecutive games of 25+ points and 5+ assists to start a season—West accomplished the feat in 1970–71.
Additionally, Reaves joins Magic Johnson (44x), Jerry West (9x), LeBron James (4x), and Nick Van Exel (2x) as the only Lakers with multiple games of 25+ points and 15+ assists.
With the win, the Lakers improve to 3–2, while the Timberwolves fall to 2–3.
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27 Comments
As a Dubs fan that has loved HIM from afar for years, “it’s hard not to be romantic about, (Austin Tyler Reaves!).” 💙 💛 ❤️
😂 the wolves celebrating before the clock hit :00 and doesnt get that last stop is just comical
AR deserve to be an all-star!! AustHIM Reaves 😤😤😤
AR-Hillbilly is returning the favor.
AR-Hillbilly is returning the favor😮
How many 1st options out there can give you 28 points + 16 assists without half their roster.
Yeah, we all know NBA wouldn’t be calling it the “Game of the Night” if the Wolves managed to pull off the win lol.
Glaze is wild.
At 28 minute video is diabolical
Oh man I’m not being cruel it’s austin time to run lakers that’s it.
wow this is an awesome video concept. would love if the NBA did more of these kinda of “game of the night” edits where we get a longer highlight reel. real hoop heads appreciate the deeper insight for free.
AR impressed us❤❤😮
AR Impressed..😮
This proves AR15 is the coldest whiteboy in the NBA today, AR when we need the I'm HIM in him. lol
Go go AR❤
I think bron is coming back after the trade deadline to another team
Reaves After winning shot vs Mavs few years ago. Now do it again on Wolves at the buzzer!
AR15
Loving this Lakers squad this season. Just gotta stay healthy and keep building that chemistry
Austin doing Austin things. Thanks T- Wolves for drafting LaRavia but trading him away. 😉
Man they shoulda closed the game out earlier 😂 but it happens. Good shot by Reaves
AR deserves a huge contract! They should take good care of him. He and luka are the lakers future.
wtf when did game of the nights exist? very cool
No Luka, Bron, Smart, Gabe😂 btw
Timberwolves suck
15:02 fact: LeBron would’ve passed it to Laravia
Bro this lakers team not having Luka or LeBron might be a blessing. Bench dudes actually getting minutes/experience and learning even if they lose. Could end up a blessing in disguise later in the year 🤫
REAVES IS COLD!!!!!!!!!!