Austin Reaves is poised to play a pivotal role for the Los Angeles Lakers in their playoff series against the Minnesota Timberwolves, especially with the attention on superstars LeBron James and Luka Doncic. This season, Reaves has emerged as a significant offensive threat, averaging 20.2 points and 5.8 assists per game, and achieving a remarkable 24.9 points per game over the last 17 contests. With Doncic and James drawing defensive focus, Reaves could exploit mismatches, particularly against the undersized Mike Conley.

As Conley, now 37, may struggle against the 6-foot-5 Reaves, there is potential for Reaves to capitalize on this advantage, creating scoring opportunities. Analysts note that while the Timberwolves offer a larger frontcourt, the Lakers' star power is overwhelming. Look for Reaves to have a significant impact, possibly resulting in a dominant performance against Minnesota.