After struggling through the first half of the 2022-23 season, the Los Angeles Lakers found themselves reborn after multiple midseason trades. They powered their way through late February, March and April, and they carried that momentum into the playoffs by advancing to the Western Conference finals.
Austin Reaves was a big reason for the Lakers’ unexpected postseason run, and if they were to have any chance of defeating the Denver Nuggets in the conference finals, he would have to continue his excellent play.
