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RecapLuke Kennard amassed 19 points (6-of-12 FGs, 5-of-5 FTs), one rebound, three assists, three steals and two three-pointers in Friday’s win over the Suns.
With their win over the Suns, the Lakers still have a chance of being the No. 3 seed in the West. However, they would need a win over the Jazz on Sunday, combined with a Nuggets loss to the Spurs, to make that happen. Kennard looked sharp on Friday, and he’s reached double figures in all four games the Lakers have played since losing Luka Dončić and Austin Reaves. Once the playoffs begin, the Lakers will need consistent production from Kennard, likely at a higher level than in the last four games.