According to the transaction website for the G League, the Los Angeles Lakers have recalled Max Christie.
The South Bay Lakers, the Los Angeles Lakers’ G League team, fell to the Oklahoma City Blue by a score of 132-115 on Tuesday night.
Maximum Christie, a rookie, logged 32 minutes and contributed 12 points, six boards, and an assist.
The Lakers’ next game is scheduled for Wednesday night when they’ll play host to the Phoenix Suns.
According to the G League’s transaction website, Christie has been added to the NBA roster, thus he should be ready for the game.
Yet the Suns game is not listed on the injury report for the former Michigan State star.
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Christie, who was chosen 35th overall in the 2022 NBA Draft
Hehas appeared in 38 games this year, averaging 3.4 points, 1.9 rebounds, and 41.9% shooting from the field.
He has also played in 12 games at the G League level, where he has put up averages of 14.1, 5.1, and 2.1 in those categories.
The Lakers have a record of 35-37 after 72 games, which ties them with the New Orleans Pelicans for the 11th spot in the Western Conference.
They have gone 6-4 over their previous 10 contests and 19-17 in their home arena in Los Angeles, California, in 36 total contests.
The Lakers are now 2.5 games behind the Utah Jazz and the Minnesota Timberwolves for the final two slots in the play-in round.
Because of this, the rest of the season’s games will determine where they end up in the standings.
The Suns have a 38-33 record after 71 games, good enough for the fourth seed in the Western Conference. Get more news and updates on your favorite players or teams only here at onlinesportsbetting.ph.
