The Los Angeles Lakers kept their momentum rolling on Friday night, defeating the Dallas Mavericks 129-119 behind another explosive performance from their backcourt. The win boosted the Lakers’ climb near the top of the Western Conference and secured a flawless 4-0 finish in NBA Cup group play. After the final buzzer, Austin Reaves added a lighthearted moment that quickly went viral while discussing All-NBA superstar teammate Luka Doncic , as the two combined for 73 points in the tournament victory.

The NBA posted the exchange to its official X (formerly known as Twitter), capturing Reaves’ postgame comments. The former undrafted Oklahoma standout kept it short and sweet while praising his teammate and noting how Doncic continues to elevate the Lakers’ ceiling.

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