Pippen did not play in Sunday's 152-118 win over the G League Warriors with a concussion.
Pippen missed Sunday's contest after being placed in concussion protocols. However, his usual scoring impact was not missed by South Bay as the team dominated Santa Cruz. It's unclear when Pippen will clear protocols, but his next chance to play will come Wednesday.
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Lakers' Scotty Pippen: Pours in 31 points
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Pippen logged 31 points (12-21 FG, 4-7 3PT, 2-3 FT), six assists, a rebound and a steal over 32 minutes of Saturday's 119-110 win over Salt Lake City.
Pippen was incredible yet again Saturday, pacing South Bay in points while turning the ball over just one time in the win. The undrafted rookie has made a case to be a long-term asset for the NBA Lakers given his incredible G League output and two-way contract.
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Lakers' Scotty Pippen: Attempts 12 free throws
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Pippen tallied 25 points (6-10 FG, 0-2 3PT, 9-12 FT), four rebounds, four assists, two steals and a block across 30 minutes of Saturday's 113-106 win over Texas.
Pippen got to the rim at will Saturday, scoring all of his points inside of the three-point arc while getting to the line 12 times. In five regular-season appearances, Pippen has averaged 23.0 points, 6.4 assists and 4.0 rebounds in 28.7 minutes.
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Lakers' Scotty Pippen: Grabs double-double
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Pippen totaled 20 points (8-14 FG, 0-2 3PT, 2-2 FT), 11 assists, three rebounds, a steal and a block over 31 minutes of Wednesday's 120-111 win over the Blue.
Pippen recorded his second consecutive 20-point double-double Wednesday after posting 22 points and 12 rebounds last time out against Birmingham. Both his scoring and assist totals in Wednesday's tilt were team highs despite Pippen's sixth-man role.
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Lakers' Scotty Pippen: Paces team in points
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Pippen tallied 19 points (7-15 FG, 1-4 3PT, 2-4 FT), four rebounds, three assists and one steal across 26 minutes in Thursday's 122--103 loss to the Hustle.
Pippen was fantastic yet again, scoring a game-high in points at an efficient 46.7 percent clip. In 16 appearances this season, he has averaged 23.0 points and 4.9 assists in 28.9 minutes per game.
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Lakers' Scotty Pippen: Struggles from field
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Pippen tallied 14 points (4-19 FG, 0-6 3PT, 3-3 FT), five rebounds, five assists, one steal and one block across 30 minutes of Wednesday's 115-113 win over the Skyhawks.
Pippen's scoring output was lackluster Wednesday, as he posted just 14 points on 21 percent shooting compared to his season average of 23.0 points on a 43.5 field-goal percentage. Although this performance may not have lived up to expectations, Pippen should still be considered a top offensive option for South Bay.
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Lakers' Scotty Pippen: Pours in 30 points
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Pippen registered 30 points (10-20 FG, 3-8 3PT, 4-4 FT), five assists, one rebound, one steal and one block across 30 minutes in Wednesday's 128-116 win over Santa Cruz.
Pippen recorded his fourth 30-point outburst of the season, raising his average to 23.5 points per game. He has provided a huge spark off the bench for South Bay thus far, contributing outside of the scoring column and acting as a secondary facilitator with 4.9 assists per game.
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Lakers' Scotty Pippen: Team-high 27 points
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Pippen posted 27 points (10-17 FG, 0-4 3Pt, 5-10 FT). eight assists, five rebounds and three steals across 32 minutes during Tuesday's 115-113 win over the Ignite.
Pippen approached a double-double in Tuesday's contest, leading South Bay in points, assists and steals. In 11 games, Pippen has averaged 23.9 points, 4.9 assists and 3.5 rebounds across 29.3 minutes per game.
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Lakers' Scotty Pippen: Continues hot streak
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Pippen recorded 35 points (8-17 FG, 3-5 3PT, 8-10 FT), four rebounds, two assists, one steal and one block in 30 minutes of Tuesday's 125-120 victory over Salt Lake City.
Pippen has been incredibly impressive this season and has continued to excel despite holding a bench role for the G League Lakers. The undrafted free agent has averaged 33.0 points, 5.0 assists and 3.3 rebounds across his last three appearances.
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Lakers' Scotty Pippen: Available for NBA team
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Pippen will be active for Monday's game against the Pacers.
Pippen has spent most of his season lighting up the G League, averaging 23.1 points in 28.9 minutes per game. He'll dress for the NBA squad on Monday but may not be part of the rotation.
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Lakers' Scotty Pippen: Explodes for 36 points
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Pippen accrued 36 points (12-25 FG, 6-12 3PT,3-3 FT), six assists, three steals and one rebound in 35 minutes of Wednesday's 133-115 win over the Blue.
Pippen was incredible off the bench yet again, leading the team in scoring with a season-high 36 points. Through seven games, Pippen has averaged 23.1 points, 5.1 assists and 3.1 rebounds in 28.9 minutes per game.
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Lakers' Scotty Pippen: Pours in 22 bench points
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Pippen posted 22 points (6-14 FG, 1-6 3PT, 6-8 FT), seven assists, three rebounds and three steals across 28 minutes of Saturday's 111-91 win over the G League Warriors.
Pippen has continued his impressive start to the new campaign, boosting his averages to 19.6 points, 4.6 assists, 3.2 rebounds and 1.4 steals in 28.6 minutes per game. He should continue to receive ample run off the bench for South Bay and hold a significant role within the team's offense.
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Lakers' Scotty Pippen: Limited by foul trouble
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Pippen recorded 11 points (3-10 FG, 0-1 3PT, 3-3 FT), two steals and one assist across 19 minutes of Saturday's 127-122 win over Stockton.
Pippen recorded three fouls in his first five minutes of action, leaving him able to play just 19 minutes in the contest. However, the Lakers didn't quite need him Saturday as they pulled out the victory despite Pippen's lack of production. His production and overall minutes should be significantly higher going forward, as Pippen figures to be a big part of South Bay's rotation considering he is a developmental piece for the team's NBA affiliate.
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Lakers' Scotty Pippen: Starting Thursday
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Pippen will start in the Lakers' preseason matchup against the Timberwolves on Thursday.
Pippen will log his first start with Los Angeles in the preseason after playing 12 minutes Wednesday against the Suns. The guard recorded six points and three rebounds in that preseason game. Starting against Minnesota on Thursday, Pippen figures to see a larger workload.
