
Kleber, who had surgery to repair a right foot fracture days before being traded to the Lakers, is inching closer to making his debut for Los Angeles. He was a footnote in the Luka Doncic/Anthony Davis swap, but he could end up being an important depth piece for the Lakers in the postseason. It's unclear how much longer he'll be sidelined, but if he does return before the playoffs, it will likely be in a limited role.
Luka Doncic had 15 points, 6 assists and 4 rebounds in the first half against the Rockets, plus a highlight.
Luka Doncic, Dorian Finney-Smith and Gabe Vincent scored 20 points apiece and LeBron James hit late free throws to push the Lakers past the Rockets.
Doncic's three-point shot has been off lately as he's 7-of-28 from behind the three-point line over his last three games. It's a testament to his typical usage that he's still managed to score at least 20 points in all three of those games. The 26-year-old point guard was just four rebounds and one assist away from a triple-double against the Rockets Monday. Doncic has committed more than three turnovers in a game in any of his last five games. He'll break out of his three-point slump, but the lower turnover numbers are a legitimate positive trend.
Luka Doncic had 15 points, 6 assists and 4 rebounds in the first half against the Rockets, plus a highlight.