Lakers News: How Grayson Allen Enjoyed One Of The Best Games Of His Life Vs LA
Phoenix Suns swingman Grayson Allen submitted an excellent shooting night against your Los Angeles Lakers Sunday, in a 123-113 matinee win for his squad.
The former Duke Blue Devil scored a team-most 24 points on 8-of-17 field goal shooting (6-of-12 from long range) and 2-of-2 shooting from the foul line, while also grabbing two boards, one steal and a block.
On the year, the 6'4" wing is averaging 13 points on .508/.486/.886 shooting splits (that 48.6% three point conversion rate arrives on 5.3 attempts a night), four rebounds, 3.2 assists, and 0.8 steals a night.
As David Brandt of The Associated Press/NBA.com writes, Allen appreciates that his success this year has essentially been his ability to serve as the beneficiary of his club's Big Three: All-Star forward Kevin Durant, All-Star point guard Devin Booker, and former All-Star shooting guard Bradley Beal (although Beal didn't play last night, as he was hurt yet again).
“It's a little bit of a feel, but a lot of it is that I understand our team goes where (Booker, Durant and Beal) go,” Allen said. “They're going to lead us on both ends of the floor. So offensively, whatever shot-making I'm doing has to help the offense as a whole.”
The victory elevated Phoenix to a 34-24 record and the West's fifth seed. LA remains the West's ninth seed, with a 31-28 record.
