Following a promising preseason that forced many across the league to take notice, Los Angeles Lakers young guard Talen Horton-Tucker hasn’t had quite the impact that some anticipated.
Due to the Lakers’ outstanding depth, Horton-Tucker’s minutes have fluctuated throughout the season, leading to some solid games, but also some underwhelming performances. But Horton-Tucker was a huge part of the Lakers’ most complete performance so far, totaling 17 points, five rebounds, three assists and four steals in a 120-102 victory over the Houston Rockets.
With Wesley Matthews sitting out, and Markieff Morris ejected in the first quarter, Lakers head coach Frank Vogel turned to Horton-Tucker for extended minutes.