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Horton-Tucker won't return to Sunday's game against the Nuggets due to a left ankle sprain, Jovan Buha of The Athletic reports. Horton-Tucker started Sunday's matchup and totaled 10 points (3-8 FG, 0-3 3Pt, 4-5 FT), a rebound, three assists and a block in 13 minutes prior to sustaining his ankle injury early in the second quarter. The 21-year-old served mainly in a depth role during the 2021-22 season and averaged 9.9 points, 3.3 rebounds and 2.6 assists in 25.4 minutes per game.
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Horton-Tucker closed with 40 points (15-28 FG, 2-6 3Pt, 8-9 FT), three rebounds, three assists and four steals across 37 minutes during Thursday's 128-112 loss to the Warriors. The Lakers were without LeBron James (ankle), Anthony Davis (foot) and Russell Westbrook (shoulder) on Thursday, giving Horton-Tucker the chance to move into the starting lineup and feature as the team's offensive centerpiece. The 21-year-old ran with the opportunity, taking the most shots and scoring the most points of his brief NBA career. The Lakers have been eliminated from postseason contention, so it wouldn't be surprising if they sat their stars for the remainder of the campaign and gave role players like Horton-Tucker a chance to shine.
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Horton-Tucker is in the starting lineup Thursday against Golden State, Dan Woike of the Los Angeles Times reports. Horton-Tucker is making his first start since March 7 against the Spurs. The guard posted 18 points, four rebounds, two assists and one steal across 31 minutes during the team's loss that day.
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Horton-Tucker (ankle) is available for Sunday's contest against the Pelicans, Ryan Ward of LakersNation.com reports. Horton-Tucker has missed three of the last four games due to a left ankle injury, but as expected, he'll be back in the mix Sunday. Across his previous five appearances, he's averaged 8.0 points, 3.6 rebounds and 3.0 assists in 21.0 minutes per game.
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Horton-Tucker (ankle) is probable for Sunday's game against New Orleans, Harrison Faigen of SBNation.com reports. Horton-Tucker has missed three of the last four games due to his left ankle injury, but he appears likely to return Sunday. Across his last five appearances, he's averaged 8.0 points, 3.6 rebounds and 3.0 assists in 21.0 minutes per game.
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Watch Talen Horton-Tucker in his final 2021-22 season media session.
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Talen Horton-Tucker on the season: “It was up and down the whole year. Felt comfortable at a few points … hopefully… https://t.co/6ZgwFM9rAs
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Last 7 Games
| DATE | Opp | Result | Min | PTS | TRB | AST | BK | ST | TO | FPTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/10 | @  |
W 146-141 | 13 | 10 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 17 |
| 4/08 | vs  |
W 120-101 | 34 | 15 | 8 | 5 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 35 |
| 4/07 | @  |
L 128-112 | 37 | 40 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 4 | 2 | 51 |
| 4/05 | @  |
L 121-110 | 22 | 7 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 16 |
| 4/03 | vs |
L 129-118 | 18 | 7 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 16 |
| 4/01 | vs  |
L 114-111 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 3/31 | @  |
L 122-109 | 22 | 11 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 19 |
Career Stats
| Season | G | FG | FGP | 3PT | 3PTP | FT | FTP | PTS | PPG | FPTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 60 | 224 | 41.6 | 49 | 26.9 | 100 | 80.0 | 597 | 9.95 | 1114 |
| 2020 | 65 | 224 | 45.8 | 37 | 28.2 | 100 | 77.5 | 585 | 9.00 | 1095 |
| 2019 | 6 | 14 | 46.7 | 4 | 30.8 | 2 | 50.0 | 34 | 5.67 | 56 |
| 3 Year Avg | 34 | 112 | 45.7 | 18 | 27.3 | 50 | 78.1 | 292 | 8.59 | 550 |
| Career | 131 | 462 | 43.7 | 90 | 27.6 | 202 | 78.3 | 1216 | 9.28 |