{"id":534423,"date":"2026-03-20T08:34:08","date_gmt":"2026-03-20T08:34:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/534423\/"},"modified":"2026-03-20T08:34:08","modified_gmt":"2026-03-20T08:34:08","slug":"lakers-austin-reaves-reveals-how-lebron-james-led-by-example-in-win-over-heat","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/534423\/","title":{"rendered":"Lakers\u2019 Austin Reaves reveals how LeBron James led by example in win over Heat"},"content":{"rendered":"

Lakers\u2019 Austin Reaves reveals how LeBron James led by example in win over Heat<\/a> appeared first on ClutchPoints<\/a>. Add ClutchPoints as a Preferred Source by clicking here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

The old man knows. Austin Reaves<\/a> was reminded of that lesson after the Los Angeles Lakers<\/a> defeated the Miami Heat, 134-126, at Kaseya Center on Thursday. The Lakers claimed their eighth straight victory.<\/p>\n

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The Lakers were coming off an exhausting game against the Houston Rockets at Toyota Center on Wednesday and landed in Miami in the wee hours of the morning.<\/p>\n

LeBron James<\/a> would not have been faulted had he decided to sit out against the Heat to rest his aging body. He, however, made sure to set an example.<\/p>\n

The four-time MVP\u2019s move was not lost<\/a> on Reaves, as reported by OC Register\u2019s Benjamin Royer.<\/p>\n

\u201cWhen (LeBron) said he was playing, I was like, \u2018I can\u2019t let a 41-year-old play, and I don\u2019t play.\u2019 So I signed up to play, and so did Luka (Doncic), and we went and grinded the win out. It\u2019s not an easy one, especially with the pace that team (Heat) plays at,\u201d said Reaves.<\/p>\n

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It\u2019s worth noting that Reaves was only five years old when James entered the NBA.<\/p>\n

The 27-year-old Reaves had 18 points, five rebounds, and four assists, Doncic exploded for a season-high 60 points<\/a>, including nine three-pointers, and James had a triple-double of 19 points, 15 rebounds, and 10 assists.<\/p>\n

Reaves also pointed out an instance in the game that further showed the unparalleled leadership of James<\/a>, who tied the league record of Robert Parish for most games played.<\/p>\n

\u201cThere was a timeout early, and JJ (Redick) came over and was like, \u2018I know y\u2019all are tired,\u2019 and Bron was like, \u2018I\u2019m not tired.\u2019 So I was like, \u2018I\u2019m not tired either.\u2019 So, yeah, follow the leader. That goes along with the belief that we\u2019re talking about,\u201d added the prolific guard.<\/p>\n

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The Lakers, who improved to 45-25, will look for their ninth consecutive victory on Saturday when they visit the Orlando Magic.<\/p>\n

Related: JJ Redick\u2019s take on low Luka Doncic MVP buzz will raise eyebrows<\/a><\/p>\n

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