Austin Reaves pulled no punches and gave no excuses in assessing the Los Angeles Lakers' performance in their loss to the Utah Jazz.

The Los Angeles Lakers were hoping to storm into the All-Star break on a huge winning streak, but they unfortunately fell apart against the Utah Jazz on Wednesday night. Following that game, Austin Reaves spoke with the press about what went wrong but revealed he is still hopeful and optimistic about his team.

The Los Angeles Lakers hosted the Utah Jazz at Crypto.com Arena on Monday night with all eyes on Luka Doncic . It was the first time Lakers fans could see him in action wearing the purple and gold after being dealt in a blockbuster trade with the Dallas Mavericks just before the NBA trade deadline.

Luka Doncic had 14 points, five rebounds and four assists in his Lakers debut as Los Angeles beat the Utah Jazz 132-113 on Monday night. LeBron James had 24 points, seven rebounds and eight assists, Austin Reaves scored 22 and the Lakers got their sixth straight win.

Luka Doncic is listed as questionable. LeBron James and Austin Reaves are probable. Dorian Finney-Smith and Gabe Vincent are listed

Luka Dončić drove past Jordan Clarkson from the right slot, drawing two additional Utah Jazz defenders. As Dončić appeared to run out of real estate, he fired a no-look, right-handed, behind-the-back pass to a relocating Austin Reaves at the left slot for a wide-open 3.

Los Angeles faces the Utah Jazz after Austin Reaves scored 45 points in the Lakers' 124-117 victory over the Indiana Pacers.

Los Angeles faces the Utah Jazz after Austin Reaves scored 45 points in the Lakers' 124-117 victory over the Indiana Pacers

Reaves has been a key contributor for the Lakers this season, averaging 19.1 points and 6.1 assists per game. As a 26-year-old in the midst of his prime, he has emerged as a catal

The two teammates shared a moment during James' postgame interview with ESPN's Mike Trudell, which has since gained traction on social media. In the clip, Reaves walked up to the microphone to interrupt Trudell with a lighthearted comment, praising the 22-year veteran for hitting another milestone in his career.

While Luka Doncic and LeBron James put on a show in the Los Angeles Lakers 132-113 win over the Utah Jazz on Monday night, it was Austin Reaves and Jaxson Hayes who got to sit at the podium postgame to talk to the assembled media.

The Los Angeles Lakers have shown impressive consistency, maintaining strong winning streaks even after Anthony Davis’ departure. Following the loss against Utah Jazz, Austin Reaves reflected on the Lakers’ performance along the season.