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How did Social Media React to former Sooner Austin Reaves’ game-winner for the Los Angeles Lakers?

John Williams
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In what turned out to be a tight back and forth game between the Dallas Mavericks and the Los Angeles Lakers, it was a former Oklahoma Sooner who came through as the hero of the night.

With the Mavericks making things difficult for L.A.’s big three of LeBron James, Anthony Davis, and Russell Westbrook, the Lakers needed someone to step up to provide a lift and they got it in the form of Austin Reaves on a career night.

Reaves came off the bench to play 32 minutes for the Lakers and was 5 of 6 from the field, with all five buckets coming on three-pointers, setting a career-high for points, three-pointers made, and rebounds in the process. And while the Lakers are filled with stars up and down the lineup, it was the rookie out of Oklahoma who came through with the clutch game-winner in overtime to give the Lakers the 107-104 lead over the Dallas Mavericks.

It was a fantastic performance for Austin Reaves with an even better finish and social media was ablaze after Reaves clutch three to win it for the Los Angeles Lakers. Let’s take a look at some of the best reactions on social media.

Say His Name

The Thrill of Victory, the Agony of Defeat

Who'd a Thunk?

Clutch!

Austin Reaves Saves the Day

Whatever you want to call him, Reaves Comes up Big

Mavs fans in their feels

Career Night

An Unlikely Ending for an Unlikely Hero

From another Angle

It's Austin Reaves' Night

Legend!

Gets the James Worthy Seal of Approval

Doing Special Things in the NBA

Competitors Compete

Teammates Reception in the Locker Room

What a Moment!

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