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Lakers Notes: LA Wins on Insane Buzzer-Beater, Makes Key Decision on Rookie, Big Injury Updates

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Oct 29, 2025; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Los Angeles Lakers guard Austin Reaves (15) dribbles the ball as Minnesota Timberwolves forward Jaden McDaniels (3) plays defense in the first half at Target Center. Mandatory Credit: Jesse Johnson-Imagn Images
Oct 29, 2025; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Los Angeles Lakers guard Austin Reaves (15) dribbles the ball as Minnesota Timberwolves forward Jaden McDaniels (3) plays defense in the first half at Target Center. Mandatory Credit: Jesse Johnson-Imagn Images | Jesse Johnson-Imagn Images

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The Los Angeles Lakers beat the Minnesota Timberwolves on Wednesday night thanks to an electrifying Austin Reaves buzzer-beater and improved to 3-2 on the year. Reaves dropped 28 points and tied his career-high assists mark with 16.

In other news, the Lakers made a key decision on a rookie amid his injury. He was recently cleared for live on-court contact work and is continuing his progression towards 5-on-5 play.

Additionally, the Lakers have unfortunately dealt with many injures despite the season being just five games in. A key offseason acquisition brought in for his defensive prowess was downgraded ahead of the eventual win against Minnesota.

Here’s more information on these stories and all the latest Lakers news (click the headline for the full article):

Lakers Make Key Decision on Injured Rookie

Lakers Rule Out Guard for Timberwolves Game, Bringing Total to 6 Players Out

Austin Reaves’ Stellar Play Could Create Dilemma for Lakers, Says Insider

Lakers, Timberwolves Announce Starting Lineups for Wednesday Game

Lakers Players Taking Wild Approach to Motivate Deandre Ayton

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