{"id":497207,"date":"2026-03-01T08:59:11","date_gmt":"2026-03-01T08:59:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/497207\/"},"modified":"2026-03-01T08:59:11","modified_gmt":"2026-03-01T08:59:11","slug":"lakers-austin-reaves-claps-back-at-luka-doncics-no-presents-diss","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/497207\/","title":{"rendered":"Lakers\u2019 Austin Reaves claps back at Luka Doncic\u2019s \u2018no presents\u2019 diss"},"content":{"rendered":"

Lakers\u2019 Austin Reaves claps back at Luka Doncic\u2019s \u2018no presents\u2019 diss<\/a> appeared first on ClutchPoints<\/a>. Add ClutchPoints as a Preferred Source by clicking here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Luka Doncic<\/a> might be the face of the Los Angeles Lakers<\/a>, but that doesn\u2019t exempt him from some classic locker room hazing. After the Lakers steamrolled the Golden State Warriors<\/a> 129-101 on Saturday night, the birthday boy decided to air out some grievances regarding his teammates\u2019 gift-giving habits, or lack thereof.<\/p>\n

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During his on-court interview following a dominant 26-point performance, Doncic, who turned 27 on Friday, jokingly called out the squad. \u201cNobody gave me a gift yet, it\u2019s crazy,\u201d the superstar guard said<\/a> with a smirk.<\/p>\n

The banter didn\u2019t stop there. While Austin Reaves<\/a> tried to handle his own media duties in the locker room later, Doncic decided to interrupt by chucking two towels at the third-year guard. Reaves didn\u2019t miss a beat, firing back with a laugh, \u201cI actually got you a present, you freaking idiot!\u201d<\/p>\n

The lighthearted exchange<\/a> highlights a growing chemistry in Los Angeles that is finally translating to the win column. The Lakers didn\u2019t just talk a big game; they played one. Along with Doncic, Reaves provided a massive spark off the bench. He finished the night with 18 points and three assists, shooting an efficient 7-of-11 from the floor.<\/p>\n

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DeAndre Ayton anchored the defense and dominated the boards, tallying four points and 10 rebounds to help the Lakers outpace a Warriors team led by Gui Santos\u2019s 14 points.<\/p>\n

Winning fixes everything, and for a Lakers team that has dealt with plenty of external noise lately<\/a>, seeing their two most popular players trade barbs and towels is a great sign. Whether Reaves actually has a gift waiting for Luka remains to be seen, but a 28-point road win over a rival is a pretty solid start.<\/p>\n

Related: Lakers\u2019 LeBron James reveals how being a girl dad has \u2018softened me up\u2019<\/a><\/p>\n

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