Sunday's 51-point night wasn't the first time Reaves found himself in rare air. It probably won't be the last, either.

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While Austin Reaves is playing the best basketball of his career for the Los Angeles Lakers, his production creates a big issue for the team.

Almost no one expected the Los Angeles Lakers to be able to match up against a fully healthy Sacramento Kings when both Luka Doncic and LeBron James were set to miss the contest. However, Austin Reaves delivered a career-high 51-point near-triple-double performance to lead the Purple & Gold to a miraculous seven-point win on the road.

According to NBA.com, Antetokounmpo is the first player ever to start a season with at least 100 points, 40 rebounds and 15 assists across his first three games. With Kevin Porter Jr. and Cole Anthony already banged up, the Bucks may have no choice but to keep riding the Greek Freak until his wheels fall off.

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Reaves has rewarded the Lakers by improving his game each season and showcasing his ability to embrace a leadership role when necessary. That said, Bleacher Report’s Greg Swartz’s recent trade idea would require the Lakers to send their No. 3 scoring option to a Western Conference foe.