What’s good, Lakers Nation? Welcome back to On March 14, 2025, Austin Reaves etched his name next to Kobe Bryant, dropping 22 points and 10 assists in the first half against the Nuggets—only the second Laker to hit 20+ points and 10+ assists in a half in the play-by-play era! Reaves capped it with a silky triple, adding 5 rebounds to a stat line that’s got posts on X from @NBA and @Lakers buzzing—‘Hillbilly Kobe’ is trending! We’re diving into this Lake Show takeover: a step-back three, no-look dimes, and a pace that had Denver scrambling. With LeBron James out (groin), Reaves stepped up, shooting 8-12 and dishing to Anthony Davis and Rui Hachimura like a maestro. In 2025, he’s averaging 18.9 points and 5.8 assists—career highs—but this half? Elite. Is this his breakout moment? We’ve got the full breakdown, slow-mo of that clutch triple, and a look at how he’s channeling Kobe’s Mamba mentality. Hit that like button, subscribe, and tell us in the comments: Is Reaves the Lakers’ next legend? More NBA fire coming your way—stay locked