Austin Reaves struggled in Game 1 of the Los Angeles Lakers’ playoff series against the Oklahoma City Thunder on May 6, 2026, putting added pressure on the guard to raise his performance as the matchup continues.
The opener highlighted how heavily the Lakers rely on Reaves’ scoring and playmaking. Without a turnaround from the third-year guard, the team’s chances of advancing appear slim.
Los Angeles now looks to Game 2 needing a swift response from Reaves to avoid falling deeper into the series hole against Oklahoma City.
Source: New York Post
