Silver Screen and Roll
Key Points:
- The Lakers' unusual streak of being undefeated when leading entering the fourth quarter ended with a loss on Tuesday, though they still hold the best win percentage in clutch games at 16-3.
- LeBron James started strong with 10 points early but faded, finishing with 21 points and 5 turnovers, while Deandre Ayton delivered a standout performance with 21 points and 13 rebounds.
- Luka Dončić posted a near triple-double with 22 points, 9 rebounds, and 15 assists but struggled with shooting efficiency and notably passed up a potential game-winning three-pointer late.
- Austin Reaves and Rui Hachimura had uneven performances, with Reaves showing flashes in the second half and Hachimura