James (10 points) and Reaves (18) are among eight Lakers to score in double figures as the team shoots 20 for 55 from 3-point range in a 129-126 victory over the Nets in Las Vegas.
Lakers forward LeBron James, center, drives between Brooklyn Nets guards Dennis Smith Jr., left, and Lonnie Walker IV during the first half of their preseason game on Monday night at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. Lakers coach Darvin Ham has encouraged his team not to hesitate to shoot when they’re open behind the 3-point line.
The Lakers were letting it fly at T-Mobile Arena, knocking down 20 of 55 3-point attempts in the high-scoring matchup. They didn’t attempt 50 3-point shots during any game last season, preseason, regular season or playoff.Reaves and LeBron James made their preseason debuts after being healthy scratches in Saturday’s opener against the Golden State Warriors in San Francisco.
Taurean Prince, who started alongside Russell, Reaves, James and Davis, bounced back with 13 points after struggling in the opener. Rookie wing and Las Vegas native Maxwell Lewis made significant contributions to the Lakers’ win in his hometown, scoring all 10 of his points in the final quarter.
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