Jarred Vanderbilt Steps Up With Seven Rebounds in Shorthanded Win

Jarred Vanderbilt made his season debut for the Los Angeles Lakers, playing 21 minutes and pulling down seven rebounds to help his shorthanded squad secure a 103-87 victory over the Los Angeles Clippers. With stars Luka Doncic and Ziaire Williams sidelined due to back tightness and left foot soreness, Lakers coach JJ Redick turned to Vanderbilt and other reserves to provide crucial depth and energy.