Austin Reaves on final stretch of the season: 'I'm going to give everything I've got' / News - Basketnews.com

Los Angeles Lakers star Austin Reaves is eager to perform at a high level until the Lakers' last game.

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With NBA the playoffs looming, Los Angeles Lakers star Austin Reaves vows to go all out during this crucial stretch of the regular season.

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"I've got everything I can give,” Reaves said in an interview which was reported by ESPN's Dave McMenamin.

“That's what I'm going to do every night. I'm going to go out there and give everything I've got until after our last game, and then I can relax and chill," Reaves continued. "I've played every game this year. I had the summer last year and the extended run in the playoffs to the Western Conference Finals, but I feel good. This is when you dream of playing, in these types of games into the playoffs. I'm going to go give everything I've got.”

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Reaves missed 39 games in his first two seasons with the Lakers because of ankle and hamstring injuries but has played in all of the Lakers' 77 games this season.

The third-year guard is averaging 15.9 points (on 48.5% shooting), 4.4 rebounds, and 5.6 assists in the regular season.

The Lakers are coming off a successful road trip, going 5-1 in six games. With five games remaining in the regular season, they currently hold a 44-33 record and are tied with the Sacramento Kings for the 8thspot.

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