Lakers coach JJ Redick and LeBron James discussed the team's struggles with extending leads and maintaining margins of victory. However, the return of Jarred Vanderbilt marked a positive change. In his first game back from injuries, Vanderbilt made immediate contributions despite limited scoring, showcasing his defensive skills and rebounding ability. His performance, which included three steals and four rebounds, played a significant role in the Lakers’ third consecutive win, particularly against a weakened Warriors team, with Anthony Davis also excelling in scoring and rebounding.
Vanderbilt's contributions proved valuable for a Lakers team that was forced to make Rui Hachimura a late scratch because of a calf injury.
It was these little things he provided that stood out as the Lakers turned in another 48 minutes of good basketball to win their third straight game.
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