He needs two more tries to go one ahead of record holder TJ Perenara, who scored 65 tries in his career, and the game with the Blues at Eden Park would have special significance for Reece.
When asked to rate his tries, he said the one he scored in the Super Rugby Pacific final against the Blues at the ground in 2022 was his choice for No1.
"The one Pablo [Matera] set up for me was right up there because that probably sealed the win for us."
Reece acknowledged the parts former first five-eighths Richie Mo'unga and his captain and second five-eighths David Havili had played in his try-scoring across the seasons.
Asked for an explanation of why he has managed to get close to the mark in such a short time by comparison to others on the list, he said, "It's a tough one for me because I honestly just go out there and try to play my game, to be free.
"[Sometimes] I start from one side of the field and end up on the other side. I want to get my hands on the ball and do anything to help get the result for my team and to do my job.
"By that, scoring tries come off support plays.
"It's just been playing with so much freedom and having to licence to do whatever when I'm out there."
Aside from all the interest in scoring tries, Reece said the Crusaders know a win over the Blues would be special because it is 635 days since the team won away from home.
"It's a great opportunity for us on Saturday to go up there and make it clear we're back on the horse. The whole team is excited to go up there and put on a performance they will be proud of."
There was also the point of being up against wingers like fellow All Blacks Mark Tele'a and Caleb Clarke.
He said it also helped his approach to look at the quality of wings in New Zealand and the way that kept him on his toes.
"Everyone's performing at the very best now so, I have to up my game to see the end goal. Everyone wants to chase the black jersey. I need to take my game to another level and that's been a motivator for me as well this year."
After two one-point losses, the Blues are determined to come out on top for a change, and the Crusaders offered extra incentive.
Blues coach Vern Cotter said, "You set out to win games, and when you lose them narrowly, there's an element of frustration.
"But that's part and parcel of sport and top-level sport, and this is a relentless competition.
"We look for the positives and work on them and move forward."
While there have been many and varied opinions on why they have been losing, Cotter said they could have won each of their last games if things had gone their way in the later stages, but there were questions of whether they came back as ready as they could have been and injuries to key personnel. All were factors.
He commended the squad for the work being put in to improve.
"They're in the positive. They want to become better. There are some young guys coming through who are showing they've got talent, and it rewards the development system.
"The intent is there, it's just sometimes it doesn't work and I admire them for what they're doing."
The return of first five-eighths Stephen Perofeta and No8 Hoskins Sotutu is a boost for the side with the prospect of more players returning after the bye next week.