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Los Angeles Lakers: 3 standouts vs New Orleans Pelicans

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LOS ANGELES, CA - OCTOBER 22: Andrew Bogut #66 of the Los Angeles Lakers blocks a shot by DeMarcus Cousins #0 of the New Orleans Pelicans as Kyle Kuzma #0 of the Los Angeles Lakers looks on during the second half at Staples Center October 22, 2017 in Los Angeles, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement.(Photo by Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images)
LOS ANGELES, CA - OCTOBER 22: Andrew Bogut #66 of the Los Angeles Lakers blocks a shot by DeMarcus Cousins #0 of the New Orleans Pelicans as Kyle Kuzma #0 of the Los Angeles Lakers looks on during the second half at Staples Center October 22, 2017 in Los Angeles, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement.(Photo by Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images)
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Los Angeles Lakers: 3 standouts vs New Orleans Pelicans
LOS ANGELES, CA – OCTOBER 22: Dante Cunningham #33 of the New Orleans Pelicans scores a basket against Kentavious Caldwell-Pope #1 of the Los Angeles Lakers during the second half at Staples Center October 22, 2017 in Los Angeles, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images)

Kentavious Caldwell-Pope

Kentavious Caldwell-Pope did not play in the first two games of the season as he served a two-game suspension for a DUI incident. So, he made his Lakers debut tonight in front of the fans at the STAPLES Center and it went very well.

Caldwell-Pope adds a scoring punch to the Lakers starting lineup and it showed. Caldwell-Pope led the starters with 20 points scored, showing off his offensive versatility. He was known as mostly a three-point shooter with the Detroit Pistons but showed a lot more in his first game with the Lakers.

Caldwell-Pope shot 7-of-11 from the field, including 2-of-4 from beyond the three-point line. He scored 20 points in the game, adding two rebounds, one assist, two steals and one block, providing a little bit of everything for the Lakers.

The Lakers desperately need the scoring punch that Caldwell-Pope can provide in the starting lineup. Lonzo Ball is talented, but should not be counted on to be a go-to scorer. Brandon Ingram has not shown enough consistency, leaving Brook Lopez as the only consistent source of offense.

The Lakers are hoping Caldwell-Pope can provide some offensive consistency along with Lopez. He if can perform similarly to how he did against the Pelicans they will be very happy.

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