The trio accepted a challenge, combining for 85 points and 25 assists in a 134-127 win over Memphis with playoff implications.

When people talk or think about the Los Angeles Lakers, they usually think of LeBron James and Luka Doncic. However, as much as that makes perfect sense, Austin Reaves also deserves to be a part of the conversation.

The Los Angeles Lakers improved to 45-29 this season with a 134-127 win over the Memphis Grizzlies at FedEx Forum on Saturday. The Lakers got big contributions out of all their top guns, with LeBron James,

Ahead of one of the Lakers biggest games of the year, head coach JJ Redick gathered his big three of LeBron James, Luka Dončić and Austin Reaves and challenged them to step up.

After a heartbreaking loss and an ongoing lull, JJ Redick called a meeting with LeBron James, Luka Dončić and Austin Reaves Saturday morning in Memphis. He challenged them. And they accepted it, flashing their offensive ceiling in a big win over MEM: https://t.co/VPrJmvcxRd

The Los Angeles Lakers might have figured out how to balance their offense after JJ Redick recently held a meeting with LeBron, Luka, and Reaves.

It was a tough battle, but the Lakers managed to escape with a win against the Memphis Grizzlies. The Grizzlies are currently struggling themselves, but this game helped to wipe away the stain of the Lakers’ crushing last-second loss to the Chicago Bulls.

Los Angeles Lakers guard Austin Reaves looked to have made a game-winning layup against the Chicago Bulls on Thursday night. Giving Los Angeles a 117-116 lead with 3.3 seconds remaining, Reaves converted on a tough shot that forced Chicago to travel the length of the floor while trailing by one point.

It's perhaps not ideal that Reaves doesn't remember what James had to say during that timeout. Regardless, the two, along with the rest of the team, did lock in to help the Lakers