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AUSTIN REAVES PERFECT INTENTIONALLY MISSED FREE THROW WE'RE HEADED TO OVERTIME https://t.co/042R...

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Posted March 15, 2026

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The post highlights a clutch moment by Los Angeles Lakers guard Austin Reaves, who intentionally missed a free throw late in regulation against the Denver Nuggets, grabbed the rebound, and scored a floater to force overtime with 1.9 seconds left, tying the game at 118-118.[2][3] This set the stage for Luka Doncic's game-winning 18-foot jumper with 0.5 seconds remaining in overtime, securing a 127-125 victory and the Lakers' fifth straight win.[2][3] The play underscores Reaves' 32-point performance and the team's resilience in a pivotal Western Conference matchup against Nikola Jokic's Nuggets.[1][3]

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This content is trending due to the dramatic, highlight-reel nature of Reaves' intentional miss and rebound for the tie, combined with Doncic's buzzer-beater in a high-stakes game impacting playoff seeding.[3] It occurred recently in a thriller at Crypto.com Arena, fueling fan discussions amid the Lakers' hot streak (8-1 in last nine).[3] The playful 'perfect intentionally missed free throw' phrasing amplifies its viral appeal on NBA social media.

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1Austin Reaves finished with 32 points, 7 rebounds, and 6 assists, forcing OT by making the first of two free throws then missing the second on purpose to grab his own rebound.[2][3]
2Luka Doncic nearly recorded a triple-double with 30 points, 13 assists, and 11 rebounds, sealing the win with a clutch jumper over the Nuggets.[2][3]
3Nikola Jokic posted his 27th triple-double of the season (24 points, 16 rebounds, 14 assists), but the Lakers still prevailed.[2][3]
4Deandre Ayton played a key role by boxing out Jokic, allowing Reaves' floater, and added 9 points and 9 rebounds.[3]
5The win moved the Lakers (42-25) back into third in the West, securing a tiebreaker over the Nuggets (41-27) with 15 games left.[3]

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Luka Doncic, Austin Reaves lift Lakers to thrilling overtime win over Nuggets

Austin Reaves forces overtime after scoring off a rebound from his own free-throw miss before Luka Doncic scores in the final second of a 127-125 Lakers win.

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Watch Austin Reaves force overtime, Luka Doncic hit game-winner as Lakers beat Nuggets

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Austin Reaves Jokes He Intentionally Missed A Free Throw Due To Luka Doncic

Austin Reaves reveals the hilarious reason why he missed his final free throw in the last four minutes of the game; says he did not want to hurt Luka Doncic.

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