Julius Randle Nears Double-Double in Win After Clearing Back Spasms

Julius Randle was cleared to play in Sunday's game against the Nuggets despite lower-back spasms, and he delivered a strong performance. In the 117-108 win, Randle recorded 14 points (5-12 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 3-5 FT), nine rebounds, seven assists, one block, and one steal over 32 minutes. He shook off a scoreless first quarter to finish in double figures and led the team in assists. Randle's offensive production has been inconsistent since the All-Star break, averaging 12.4 points, 5.4 rebounds, and 5.0 assists per game while shooting 35.7 percent from the field in his last five outings.