Los Angeles Lakers' Austin Reaves voiced concerns over the team's challenges following their loss to the Denver Nuggets for the NBA. Los Angeles Lakers took on the Denver Nuggets on Friday night in a NBA matchup that served as a true test of their depth.

While the Lakers did lose, the team should feel proud that they were able to fight with so many crucial role players missing. Even rookie Bronny James saw decent game action against the Nuggets. James finished the game by playing 16 minutes for Los Angeles. During that time he scored five points and grabbed two rebounds.

Austin Reaves finished with 37 points and Dalton Knecht scored 32, but the Lakers faltered in the final seconds and suffered their fourth consecutive loss.

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