Lakers forwards Ziaire Williams and Matisse Thybulle grab final two starting spots
The veteran forwards are defensive specialists who join Luka Doncic, Austin Reaves and Walker Kessler against Golden State in season opener.
Austin Reaves
2025–26Per game
- PTS
- 23.3
- REB
- 4.7
- AST
- 5.5
- FG%
- 49.0
- 3P%
- 36.0
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