The Lakers’ preseason didn’t end with victory, but thanks to Zach Norvell Jr. there were some fireworks at the finale.
The undrafted rookie dropped 29 points — most of any Laker this preseason — though his team fell to Golden State, 124-103.
“I’m just comfortable letting it fly,” Norvell said. “I’m a shooter — so any shot I shoot I feel like’s it’s going in, honestly.”
On a two-way contract, the former Gonzaga Bulldog was electric on offense, canning five 3-pointers in a variety of fashions — spotting up, off screens and off the dribble.
He also did some work inside the arc, including on the play of the night when he went behind his back, causing defender Jordan Poole to fall to the ground, where he watched Norvell finish with an and-1 layup.