LeBron James won't feature in this game as he deals with sciatica, which is expected to keep him sidelined until mid-November.

We just didn't execute as good as we needed to.” Rui Hachimura (16 points) and Deandre Ayton (16 points, eight rebounds) tried to help out. But with guard Luka Doncic (left finger sprain, lower left leg contusion) and LeBron James (right sciatica) out,

Reaves surpassed his previous career high of 45 points, set against Indiana on Feb. 8.

The 27-year-old can opt out of his contract after this season, and he's all but guaranteed to do so when he can secure a far bigger salary than his $14.9 million player option.