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Austin Reaves broke an incredible record even when the Lakers lost Game 3 vs. Nuggets

Austin Reaves' performances in the postseason have been nothing short of amazing, and yesterday was no different

By James Brown

Austin Reaves' performances in the postseason have been nothing short of amazing, and yesterday was no different

Even when the LA Lakers haven't been displaying their best performance in the Western Conference Finals and are down 0-3 and with a foot out of the championship, one player has been the standout vd. Nuggets in all three games: Austin Reaves.

The Lakers' undrafted sophomore has been so outstanding that he has broken a record even when the team has lost, but he continues to prove he is the franchise's future.

Last night Austin Reaves recorded his seventh 20-point game this postseason. That's the most such game by an undrafted player in a single playoff run in the modern draft era (since 1966).

The top 5 led by Lakers Austin Reaves

After becoming the No. 1 undrafted player to record his 7th 20-point game, the top 5 stands like this:

1. Austin Reaves - 7 (2023)
2. Connie Hawkins - 6 (1970)
Fred VanVleet - 6 (2020)
3. John Starks - 5 (1993 & 1994)
4. Raja Bell - 5 (2006)
5. Seth Curry - 5 (2021)

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