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Sandro Mamukelashvili

LAL Forward-Center #54

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Sandro Mamukelashvili accounted for 17 points (6-of-9 FGs, 2-of-2 FTs), four rebounds, two assists, one block and three three-pointers in Tuesday’s loss to the Trail Blazers.

Mamu delivered excellent production off the bench for the Lakers in the first half of Tuesday’s game, scoring 13 points in 12 minutes. Unfortunately, he wasn’t as effective after halftime, scoring four points on 2-of-4 shooting. Although Tuesday was a tale of two halves for Mamukelashvili, his ability to score points in bunches makes the forward/center worth rostering in 14-team leagues.
Austin Reaves

LAL Guard #15

Austin Reaves tallied 26 points (8-of-13 FGs, 6-of-7 FTs), four rebounds, seven assists and four three-pointers in Tuesday’s loss to the Trail Blazers.

Reaves, whose point total increased in each of the Lakers’ first three games, has scored 23+ points in all four outings. He didn’t record any defensive stats on Tuesday, but most fantasy managers target Reaves for his offensive production. Efficient against Portland, the Lakers guard didn’t turn the ball over at all in his 39 minutes. Reaves is shooting 63.3 percent from the field over four games, an incredible percentage given his place in the Lakers’ pecking order and how much attention opposing defenses pay him.
Luka Dončić

LAL Forward-Guard #77

Luka Dončić amassed 41 points (12-of-22 FGs, 11-of-13 Fts), five rebounds, nine assists, one block and six three-pointers in Tuesday’s loss to the Trail Blazers.

One game removed from dropping 52 points on the Jazz, Dončić had another prolific scoring night on Tuesday. In addition to the high field-goal percentage, he kept the turnovers in check, committing only two. Despite averaging nearly six turnovers per game, Dončić has been one of the most valuable players in nine-cat formats. Shooting 87.5 percent from the foul line, which represents significant improvement, certainly helps.
Matisse Thybulle

LAL Guard-Forward #4

Matisse Thybulle recorded 11 points (4-of-8 FGs), one rebound, one assist, three steals, one block and three three-pointers in Sunday’s win over the Jazz.

After injuries made him an afterthought in fantasy basketball in recent seasons, Thybulle may be approaching the point where he needs to be rostered in some 12-team leagues. He’s scored in double figures in two straight games, shooting a combined 6-of-13 from three in wins over the Clippers and Jazz. Thybulle still isn’t a must-add, but he may be worth a look going into the Lakers’ four-game Week 2.
Austin Reaves

LAL Guard #15

Austin Reaves tallied 29 points (7-of-12 FGs, 11-of-13 FTs), one rebound, four assists, one steal, two blocks and four three-pointers in Sunday’s win over the Jazz.

While backcourt partner Luka Dončić scored a season-high 52 points, Reaves also had a good day. After attempting 16 free throws in his first two games, Reaves took 13 on Sunday and made 11. With efficient shooting and a complete stat line, this was a strong performance for managers who needed Reaves to come through on the final day of Week 1.
Luka Dončić

LAL Forward-Guard #77

Luka Dončić finished Sunday’s win over the Jazz with 52 points (17-of-30 FGs, 10-of-11 FTs), eight rebounds, 10 assists, two steals and eight three-pointers.

Dončić put on a show in Salt Lake City, recording his first 50-point game of the new season. And he was highly efficient, shooting well over 50 percent from the field. The only thing that could have made Sunday better for managers rostering Dončić was getting the two rebounds he needed to finish with a triple-double. The Lakers play four games in Week 2, starting Tuesday against the Trail Blazers.
Jake LaRavia

LAL Forward #12

Jake LaRavia (ankle) is off the injury report vs. Jazz.

LaRavia did not play on Friday against the Clippers, but was removed off the injury report ahead of Sunday’s tilt against the Jazz. The forward scored 10 points in 18 minutes of action in the Lakers season opener against the Warriors.
Matisse Thybulle

LAL Guard-Forward #4

Matisse Thybulle accounted for 13 points (5-of-8 FGs), one rebound, two assists, two steals, one block and three three-pointers in Friday’s win over the Clippers.

Could Thybulle return to relevance in fantasy basketball with the Lakers? His defense earned the veteran wing a starting spot, and he played well on both ends of the floor in Friday’s win. In addition to his three defensive contributions, Thybulle shot 3-of-6 from beyond the arc. He’s a career 34.9 percent shooter from deep, so managers shouldn’t expect high-level production there. However, the starting role makes Thybulle someone to watch, especially in deep leagues.
Walker Kessler

LAL Center #14

Walker Kessler finished Friday’s win over the Clippers with 22 points (10-of-14 FGs, 2-of-5 FTs), eight rebounds, three assists, three steals and six blocked shots.

Nights like Friday are what fantasy managers hoped for when Kessler made the move to Los Angeles in free agency. He dominated the Clippers, shooting efficiently and recording nine “stocks.” Kessler isn’t a great foul shooter, but fantasy managers usually punt that category when rostering him. He’ll look to finish Week 1 on a high note when the Lakers visit the Jazz, Kessler’s former team, on Sunday.
Austin Reaves

LAL Guard #15

Austin Reaves amassed 28 points (10-of-13 FGs, 5-of-6 FTs), two rebounds, nine assists, two steals and three three-pointers in Friday’s win over the Clippers.

Like his backcourt partner, Luka Dončić, Reaves had turnover issues on Friday, committing six. However, he shot a high percentage from the field and finished one assist shy of a double-double. Reaves and the Lakers end their Week 1 with a road game against the Jazz on Sunday.