Alex Caruso scores 11 for Lakers with full line in Sunday's loss
Los Angeles Lakers point guard Alex Caruso scored 11 points (5-of-6 field goals, 1-of-2 3-pointers) with 5 rebounds, 4 assists, 1 steal, 1 block, and 1 turnover in 17.8 minutes of Sunday's 123-111 loss to the Toronto Raptors.
What It Means:
Lonzo Ball's (knee) injury has opened up some opportunity for Caruso, who has played over 16 minutes in six straight games while averaging 6.3 points, 2.5 rebounds, 3.8 assists, and 1.0 steals in that span.
Caruso scored 28.3 FanDuel points on Sunday, shattering his average of 9.0 FanDuel points per game for the season.
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