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HOUSTON, TEXAS – MARCH 18: Austin Reaves #15 of the Los Angeles Lakers celebrates with Luka Doncic #77 of the Los Angeles Lakers during the second half against the Houston Rockets at Toyota Center on March 18, 2026 in Houston, Texas. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Alex Slitz/Getty Images)
On Thursday evening, the Los Angeles Lakers played the Miami Heat (in Florida).
Despite being listed as questionable, Austin Reaves was in the starting lineup (and helped the Lakers win by a score of 134-126).
The former Oklahoma star finished with 18 points, five rebounds and four assists while shooting 5/12 from the field and 2/7 from three-point range in 40 minutes of playing time.
NBA Star Austin Reaves Made History Against Heat
GettyHOUSTON, TEXAS – MARCH 16: Austin Reaves #15 of the Los Angeles Lakers makes a pass in the first quarter of the game against the Houston Rockets at Toyota Center on March 16, 2026 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Kenneth Richmond/Getty Images)
In addition to his productive night, Reaves also made Lakers history.
Ryan Ward of Lakers OnSI wrote: “With his first 3-pointer at Miami, Austin Reaves passed Byron Scott for fifth place in Lakers history in 3-pointers made. 4. Nick Van Exel (750) 5. Austin Reaves (596) 6. Byron Scott (595)”
GettyHOUSTON, TEXAS – MARCH 18: Austin Reaves #15 of the Los Angeles Lakers celebrates with Luka Doncic #77 of the Los Angeles Lakers during the second half against the Houston Rockets at Toyota Center on March 18, 2026 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Alex Slitz/Getty Images)
Reaves is in the middle of his fifth NBA season (all with the Lakers).
He came into the night with averages of 23.6 points, 4.7 rebounds, 5.6 assists and 1.1 steals per contest while shooting 49.5% from the field and 36.8% from three-point range in 43 games.
GettyLos Angeles, CA – March 01: Los Angeles Lakers guard Austin Reaves (15) dribbles down the court during the second half of NBA game against the Sacramento Kings at Crypto.com Arena on Sunday, March 1, 2026 in Los Angeles, CA. (Photos by Ronaldo Bolaños/Los Angeles Times via Getty Images)
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GettyLOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – MARCH 12: Luka Doncic #77 and Austin Reaves #15 of the Los Angeles Lakers hold hands during a time out in the second half of a game against the Chicago Bulls at Crypto.com Arena on March 12, 2026 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Sean M. Haffey/Getty Images)
The Lakers are one of the hottest teams in the NBA with an eight-game winning streak.
They find themselves as the third seed in the Western Conference with a 45-25 record in 70 games.
The Lakers will look to win their ninth straight when they visit the Orlando Magic on Saturday.
They are 22-13 in 35 games on the road.
ESPN’s Dave McMenamin wrote: “Luka Doncic dropped 60 points, LeBron James (19 pts, 15 reb, 10 ast) had a triple-double and Austin Reaves scored 18 as the Lakers beat the Heat, 134-126, for their eighth win in a row and 11th in their last 12 games.”
GettyLOS ANGELES, CA – FEBRUARY 5, 2026: Los Angeles Lakers guard Austin Reaves (15) reacts towards the Lakers bench after sinking a three point shot in the Lakers 119-115 win over the Philadelphia 76ers at Crypto.com Arena on February 5, 2026 in Los Angeles, California. Reeves 35 points are the most off the bench this season.(Gina Ferazzi / Los Angeles Times via Getty Images)
As for the Heat, they fell to 38-32 in 70 games, which has them as the eighth seed in the Eastern Conference.
They have lost three games in a row.
Ben Stinar Ben Stinar has been covering the NBA for over seven years.
He has written for OnSI, Forbes, Amico Hoops, The Big Lead and had a podcast with former All-Star Jameer Nelson. More about Ben Stinar
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