The Los Angeles Lakers dropped to the third seed in the Western Conference following a 111-101 loss to the Boston Celtics. Despite the determined efforts of Austin Reaves and his teammates, the Lakers couldn’t overcome Boston’s dominance and ultimately fell short in their bid for a ninth consecutive victory.

From the opening tip-off, the Lakers played with intensity, clearly aiming to control the game. However, one of the most surprising moments of the game didn’t come from a Celtics play but rather from an unexpected blunder by Lakers guard Jordan Goodwin. In the third quarter, when the Lakers were trailing 84-67, Goodwin made a shocking mistake that left everyone in disbelief.

LeBron James passed the ball to Austin Reaves, but before Reaves could take possession, Goodwin suddenly intercepted it from his own teammate. The confusion didn’t stop there. After securing the steal, Goodwin passed the ball straight to a referee rather than a fellow Laker.

NBA fans were stunned by Goodwin’s blunder. While the Lakers were unable to capitalize on the possession, leading to a missed layup, the incident provided a lighthearted moment in an otherwise frustrating game for the team. It was a play that left many shaking their heads but also chuckling at its sheer absurdity.

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Austin Reaves Admits Offense Struggled Against Boston

After the game, Austin Reaves didn’t hold back in his assessment of the Lakers’ offensive struggles in the third quarter. When asked, he acknowledged the team’s inability to execute effectively during that stretch.

“Uh, just thought we were atrocious offensively,” Reaves said.

Despite the loss, Reaves delivered a respectable performance. He finished with 16 points, three rebounds, and two assists. Meanwhile, Goodwin struggled throughout his 16 minutes on the floor, managing just six points and three rebounds. The Lakers will have a chance to bounce back as they prepare to face the Brooklyn Nets on Monday.