Austin Reaves went for the winning shot over Rudy Gobert and Donte DiVincenzo, and the moment gained attention from many NBA stars.

Los Angeles Lakers guard Austin Reaves continued his scorching hot form to start the NBA season by hitting the game winning buzzer beater in the Lakers’ 116-115 road victory over the Minnesota Timberwolves.

Austin Reaves swished the 12-foot winner in the lane right before the buzzer to finish with 28 points and lift the Los Angeles Lakers to a 116-115 victory after the Minnesota Timberwolves had taken the lead with a late 14-2 run.

Austin Reaves drilled a floater in the lane to give the shorthanded Lakers a win over the Timberwolves on Wednesday night.

Both LeBron James and Luka Doncic are out for the Los Angeles Lakers due to injuries, with the former yet to play this season due to sciatica and the latter missing their last three games as he nurses a left finger sprain and a lower leg contusion. Amid their absence, however, Austin Reaves has carried the Purple and Gold.

Austin Reaves is putting the Los Angeles Lakers on his back with LeBron James and Luka Doncic out, drawing bold comparisons in the process.

Giannis Antetokounmpo nailed a buzzer-beater and then mocked Indiana fans for booing ex-Pacers star Myles Turner in his return to Indianapolis on Tuesday (AEDT). The 17-foot jumper saw Milwaukee beat the understrength Pacers 117-115, capping off a strong night for the Greek superstar, who had 33 points, 13 rebounds and five assists.