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Austin Reaves scores 36 points, but the Lakers can't overcome the absence of their two stars in a 126-105 road loss as Boston shoots 24 for 45 from 3-point range.

Coach JJ Redick says the 26-year-old star will be back "soon," possibly for the finale of their three-game trip. LeBron James and Marcus Smart were also unavailable Friday night in Boston.

The public reaction to Thursday's end-of-game pass for the Lakers' winning basket seemed to be almost shock.

James misses 13 of 17 shots to finish with eight points, but Austin Reaves scores 44 points and Rui Hachimura makes a 3-pointer as time expires to lead the Luka Doncic-less Lakers to a 123-120 win.

Doncic, who is averaging a league-best 35.3 points per game to go with 8.9 rebounds and 8.9 assists, is away for "personal reasons" with no set return date.

Wednesday's practice included an emphasis on physicality after a lackluster loss to the Suns on Monday.

Campbell played the majority of his 15-year NBA career with the Lakers.

Playing their third game in four nights, the Lakers get 38 points from Luka Doncic but turn the ball over 22 times in a 125-108 defeat. Dillon Brooks scores 33 points for Phoenix, and Collin Gilles ...

Smart, who played through back tightness against the Clippers last week, sat out a third consecutive game on Monday, but the team is confident the injury isn't a long-term concern.

Doncic scores 20 of his 34 points in the first quarter of the Lakers' 133-121 win over New Orleans. Austin Reaves nets 33 and Deandre Ayton adds 22 as James sits out to rest a sore left foot.