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December 31, 2025
Posts nine points with first unit
LaRavia posted nine points (3-9 FG, 1-5 3Pt, 2-2 FT), four rebounds, one assist, one block and four steals in 38 minutes during Tuesday's 128-106 loss to the Pistons.
Analysis
LaRavia took Rui Hachimura's (calf) place in the starting lineup and failed to get anything going offensively. LaRavia connected on only three shots in the game, but he salvaged his line somewhat with a season-high four steals. The extended time didn't help his single-digit scoring trend, as he's failed to hit 10-plus points 18 times this season.
December 31, 2025
Starting Tuesday vs. Detroit
LaRavia is in the Lakers' starting lineup against the Pistons on Tuesday, Daniel Starkand of LakersNation.com reports.
Analysis
LaRavia will make his 10th start of the regular season Tuesday due to the absence of Rui Hachimura (calf). LaRavia has scored in double digits in four of his last five outings, and over that span he has averaged 10.4 points, 5.6 rebounds, 3.2 assists, 1.0 threes, 1.2 steals and 0.8 blocks over 28.4 minutes per game.
December 29, 2025
Turns in 11 points in loss
LaRavia ended Sunday's 125-101 win over Sacramento with 11 points (3-8 FG, 0-3 3Pt, 5-5 FT), two rebounds, four assists, one block and two steals in 25 minutes.
Analysis
Although Marcus Smart is currently the Lakers' first man up with Austin Reaves (calf) sidelined, LaRavia is certainly showing more heart and desire offensively. While Smart's defensive skills are well-documented, he's plodded through some games without much to show for it, and he'll lose more minutes to LaRavia and Nick Smith if he continues the slump. LaRavia has started nine games this season and will be ready to jump back into the starting lineup if the need arises.
