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Hodge

Hodge, who will be on a two-way contract next season, got hot during the fourth quarter. He shot 4-of-5 from three in the final frame, getting into an epic (by Summer League standards, at least) scoring duel with Clippers guard Xavier Moon. As well as Hodge did in scoring, the steals’ production can’t be overlooked. That said, while the five thefts were certainly impressive, Hodge averaged one per game ahead of Sunday. Also scoring 23 points for the Lakers was LJ Figueroa, who shot 10-of-13 from the field and filled out his stat line with seven rebounds and two assists. While Hodge’s status for next season is secure, Figueroa is still looking to earn a training camp invite.

While Jalen Hood-Schifino (15/4/3 with one 3-pointer) struggled with his shot, going 7-of-20 from the field, fellow rookie Hodge had a much better night. Signed to a two-way contract on July 3, the undrafted guard out of Missouri may wind up seeing more of his playing time with the Lakers’ G League affiliate. Hodge won’t be worth targeting in fantasy leagues, but he’s the kind of player who could potentially be worth streaming at some point in the season if the Lakers are hit hard by injuries.

Hodge had been relatively quiet through their first three games, but he scored in double figures for the second straight game and set a new scoring-high for the summer. Hodge went undrafted out of Missouri, but he has continued to improve in each game this summer. He may not ever be relevant in fantasy basketball, but he’s making strides to earning a roster spot in the NBA, as opposed to spending the majority of his two-way contract in the G-League.