Sandro Mamukelashvili draws Lakers HC JJ Redick praise after ‘best game as a Laker’
The game also marked Sandro Mamukelashvili’s best performance in a Lakers uniform so far, earning him recognition from head coach JJ Redick.
Key points
- It was a season-high scoring performance for Mamukelashvili and a particularly valuable contribution with the Lakers missing Austin Reaves, who was sidelined due to illness.
- Besides his stint with the Bucks, Mamukelashvili also played for the San Antonio Spurs and Toronto Raptors before joining the Lakers during the offseason.
- Through 12 games of the 2026-27 season, Mamukelashvili is averaging 9.8 points, 4.6 rebounds, and 1.6 assists per game for Los Angeles.
“Sandro, his best game as a Laker and whatever, he had 23 points,” Redick said.
During the postgame press conference, Redick praised Mamukelashvili’s impressive contribution and the forward-center for making several crucial plays throughout the game.
Additional details
- He also converted all four of his free-throw attempts and recorded a plus-20 rating, the best mark among Lakers players.
- I thought the two defensive rebounds he got there in the last few minutes were as big as any play he made all night.” Watch sports LIVE with fuboTV (free trial) While Luka Doncic was undoubtedly the real hero behind Monday’s victory, Mamukelashvili also played a significant role in helping Los Angeles secure the win.
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- He finished the game with 23 points, eight rebounds, and three assists in 32 minutes, shooting 7-of-13 from the field and an impressive 5-of-8 from beyond the arc.
- The Los Angeles Lakers became the first team to reach 10 wins this NBA season following their victory over the Atlanta Hawks on Monday.
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