Khaman Maluach posted a full line on Tuesday with 17 points (8-of-10 FGs), seven rebounds, two assists, three steals, two blocks and one three-pointer in a 113-104 win over the Lakers.
Maluach did a little bit of everything in this game, which was his best performance of the preseason. He got a three-pointer to go for the first time and set new highs for points, rebounds, steals and blocks. Maluach started with Mark Williams sidelined, and he took advantage of the opportunity. He’ll be a reserve to start the season, but he’ll have a chance to earn the starting job if he continues to perform like this.