The first buzzer beater of the new season, Rivers’ single-core buzzer beater against the Timberwolves is trending, fans: MVP

On the morning of October 29, the NBA regular season continued. The Lakers played away against the Timberwolves. The Lakers were still full of injured players, and key players such as Doncic, James Smart, Vincent, etc. continued to be absent.

In the first quarter, the Lakers' new aid Laravia took the lead in firing, but then the Timberwolves team worked hard to open the score to 9 points. However, the Lakers also performed well and fell behind the Timberwolves by 2 points in the first quarter. In the second quarter, the Timberwolves continued to pull away, but Knecht and Hayes kept the score tight. In the last minute, Rivers scored 5 consecutive points, and the Lakers led 62:58 at halftime.

Laravia scored 17 points in a single quarter in the third quarter of the second half, which greatly relieved the pressure on Reeves and helped the Lakers maintain a 12-point lead at the end of the three quarters entering the fourth quarter. The Lakers still maintained their offensive power in the fourth quarter, but in the last four minutes, the Timberwolves played a 21-5 straight game. The score was overtaken, 115:114, with only 10 seconds left for the Lakers. In the end, Rivers, facing the double team of Randall and McDonough, used his small body to pass through the middle and shoot an arrow on horseback. The ball went in and the lights came on. Just like that, the first buzzer beater of the new season was born, without leaving the Timberwolves a second!

The number one contributor to the Lakers' win must be Rivers. Rivers scored 28 points, 16 assists and 2 steals in the game. The second hero was none other than Laravia. Laravia made 10 of 11 shots from the field, 3-pointers, 5 of 6 and scored 27 points, eight rebounds, two assists, one steal, and one block. Especially in the crucial third quarter, Laravia scored 17 points in a single quarter, which was the reason why the Lakers could lead by more than ten points.

After the game, Rivers immediately became a hot topic. Many fans called Rivers the undisputed MVP. In addition, Rivers' killer kill also aroused the pursuit of NBA generals and official media.

The NBA officially released a photo of Rivers and Laravia, with the text: This duo shines in Minnesota!

Doncic posted a message as soon as Rivers made the buzzer-beater: With a picture!

James also tweeted: A-MF-R!

Even Rivers’ teammate in his rookie season, Howard, tweeted: Austin, my God!

Former Lakers player Josh Hart also said: Rivers is too strong!

Former Lakers championship hero Caruso: Rivers is too cold.

Gasol, former Lakers champion for two consecutive championships: Rivers, so cold-blooded, so cool!

Former Lakers player and general manager Magic: Rivers is the hero of the Lakers tonight!

US media issued an article: It’s unbelievable that Rivers lost the selection.

The Lakers coach couldn't hide his excitement in an interview after the game and said bluntly: Rivers was born for the big scene, and he is our unwavering leader now!