The Los Angeles Lakers' playoff stay didn't last long this season. As the No. 3 seed in the Western Conference, most fans were confident the Lake Show wouldn't stumble in the first-round series against the Minnesota Timberwolves.

Adding to LA's expectations this postseason was the fourth-year leap taken by 26-year-old guard Austin Reaves. Averaging a career-high 20.2 points and 5.8 assists, Reaves finished fifth in Most Improved Player voting ( via NBA PR ).

Los Angeles Lakers guard Austin Reaves was playing through a left big toe sprain, considered a 2-4 week injury.