The Los Angeles Lakers avoided completely bottoming out by defeating the Chicago Bulls, then going on the road and notching an impressive win against the Oklahoma City Thunder. Not only did the young core provided significant contributions in both games but also rookie Svi Mykhailiuk.
The second-round pick hit a pair of 3-pointers off the bench against the Bulls, but also showed off the other facets of his game. Mykhailiuk did an excellent job drawing a charge on defense and also had a highlight-reel assist on an alley-oop to Tyson Chandler.
With the Lakers looking for a boost on offense as of late, Mykhailiuk would seem to be a prime candidate for an increased role, and head coach Luke Walton is all for it.