Austin Reaves Reflects on Playoff Struggles: "I Need to Be More Efficient Against Switches"

Austin Reaves Reflects on Playoff Struggles: "I Need to Be More Efficient Against Switches"

In a candid interview with Lakers Nation, Austin Reaves opened up about his underwhelming performance in the first round of the playoffs against the Timberwolves. The Lakers guard admitted he struggled with Minnesota's defensive schemes, particularly their aggressive switching. As a data analyst who's crunched numbers on every pick-and-roll this postseason, I'll break down where Reaves faltered - and why there's reason for optimism moving forward.