Lakers Lose Streak: Reaves' Struggles, Doncic's Mindset


Author: The Daily News Now! February 27, 2026 Duration: 1:32
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Lakers Lose Streak: Reaves' Struggles, Doncic's Mindset

The Los Angeles Lakers suffered a devastating loss to the Phoenix Suns, marking their third consecutive defeat. Despite Phoenixs absence of top players, the Lakers struggled, with Luka Doncic being the sole bright spot. Austin Reaves and LeBron James had a poor game, contributing to the teams slide in the Western Conference standings. Reaves, who has been scoring in double figures since returning from injury, expressed frustration over small mistakes affecting games. His shooting has also dipped below 45% in five out of nine games, impacting his average points. The Lakers recent losses highlight the teams reliance on Reaves peak performance, and a few more defeats could push them into the play-in tournament. Doncic emphasized the need for a winning mindset in every game to climb back up the standings.

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