Somewhat quietly, guard Jordan Goodwin has given the Lakers a lift ever since being called up from the G League.

As a result, Austin Reaves was the outright primary star for head coach JJ Redick. Well, for what it's worth, the Lakers came close to beating their rivals, but ended up suffering a 131-126 defeat. RELATED: LeBron James' friend suggests Lakers trade Austin Reaves despite excellent form It marked the team's fourth straight defeat as they are trying their best to stay competitive in their 40-year-old superstar's absence.

Los Angeles Lakers star Luka Doncic discussed the team's offense and the scheme put together by head coach JJ Redick.

Getting Doncic or Reaves the ball when they already have an angle makes life easier for both players and makes them even more difficult for an opponent to defend.

Austin Reaves discusses the attention Luka Doncic commands and the fun brand of basketball he brings to the Los Angeles Lakers because of it.

The Los Angeles Lakers earned a 125-109 victory against the San Antonio Spurs on Monday. Austin Reaves scored 30 points to lead LA. Luka Doncic, who dropped 21 points, 14 assists and nine rebounds in the win, got brutally honest while discussing Reaves' performance in recent action, via LoJo Media.