Buha: Poor performance against Thunder cannot erase what Reeves has done so far this season

Today, Lakers team reporter Buha talked about Reeves in the podcast "The Basketball Bulletin".

Talking about Reeves' poor performance against the Thunder, Buha said: "Reeves has shown the ability to serve as both the second-in-command and the number one option at different stages this season. We can have different discussions about the future. Frankly speaking, I think we need a larger sample size to see how he performs against the Thunder in the next three games, but now It seems that, yes, perhaps Reeves, as the second player, has limitations when facing this defensive team that may be a historical level.

"I think this is a, as JJ often said, a 'reference point,' and those who don't trust Reeves and don't like him will cling to this game, at least until they play the Thunder again next February.

"The Thunder's defense is unique. To me, this does not negate everything he has done so far this season."

Reeves played only 4 of 12 shots in 30 minutes against the Thunder yesterday, 0 of 5 three-pointers, 5 of 6 free throws, 13 points, 5 rebounds, 3 assists and 1 steal, and 5 turnovers, with a plus-minus value of -24.