For the first time in 20 years, the Lakers have swept the San Antonio Spurs.
Last time it happened, Kobe Bryant was a sophomore and Tim Duncan was a rookie. This time, it was another young stud who took over.
Rookie Kyle Kuzma scorched the Spurs, dropping 30 points and five 3-pointers to lead the Lakers to a 122-112 overtime victory.
“It’s fun watching him compete at that level, when he gets in that area and that zone,” coach Luke Walton said.
When he wasn’t torching San Antonio from beyond the arc, Kuzma was taking his defenders off the dribble and finishing in fancy fashion, including a pair of trademark hook shots.