The Los Angeles Lakers went into Minnesota and took a 20 point second half lead over the Timberwolves, but needed a buzzer beater to hold on to the win.

Austin Reaves hits the game-winning shot with time expiring to help the Lakers win after blowing a 20-point lead in the third quarter.

The Los Angeles Lakers were missing a ton of production on Sunday night. That meant Bronny James had a chance at more run than usual as the Lakers took on the Sacramento Kings. Before Sunday night, Bronny had played just three minutes this season. He didn't get into the game at all in the first half, though.

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On Tuesday as they began their season, Luka Dončić greeted the crowd from midcourt pregame. He was easily the Lakers’ best and most important player — 43 points, 12 rebounds, nine assists in nearly 41 minutes to start a year in which plenty of people believe he can win his first Most Valuable Player.

JJ Redick has to be frustrated that this problem still exists for the Lakers heading into the new season as seen in their opening night loss.