When Austin Reaves played poorly in Game 1 of the Lakers’ second-round playoff series against the Thunder, he fell under crushing pressure.  Despite playing All-Star-caliber basketball for much of the season, new narratives were churning out of journalists’ pens and pundits’ mouths threatening to redefine him.  He can’t meet the moment. He falls apart during the playoffs. He doesn’t deserve a maximum contract extension.  The Lakers’ Austin Reaves rebounded from a dismal shooting performance with a game-high 31 points in Game 2 against the Thunder. NBAE via Getty Images The playoffs are powerful. Being a Laker makes the spotlight even more intense. Playing alongside LeBron James? Well, that just brings everything to a feverish pitch. Reaves’ eight-point performance in Game 1 on 3-for-16 shooting, 0-for-5 from deep, hung over his head like a dark cloud. All eyes were on him heading into Game 2.  Many players spiral under those circumstances. They get into their own heads.…