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Mamukelashvili's Career Night Powers Lakers Past Hawks
10 Nov
Summary
- Mamukelashvili scored a season-high 23 points against the Hawks.
- JJ Redick praised Mamukelashvili's crucial plays and defensive rebounds.
- Mamukelashvili's performance was key with Austin Reaves sidelined.
Sandro Mamukelashvili achieved a season-high 23 points in the Los Angeles Lakers' victory over the Atlanta Hawks on Monday, marking his most impactful game to date in a Lakers uniform. Head coach JJ Redick highlighted Mamukelashvili's crucial plays, including significant defensive rebounds in the closing minutes, praising his overall contribution.
Mamukelashvili's offensive output included 23 points on 7-of-13 shooting, supplemented by eight rebounds and three assists. His performance, which featured an impressive 5-of-8 from three-point range, was critical in the Lakers' win, especially with Austin Reaves unavailable due to illness.
Originally a 2021 second-round pick by the Indiana Pacers, Mamukelashvili's draft rights were traded to the Milwaukee Bucks. He has since played for the San Antonio Spurs and Toronto Raptors before joining the Lakers on a four-year, $52 million contract. He is currently averaging 9.8 points, 4.6 rebounds, and 1.6 assists per game this 2026-2027 season.
