In a game that showcased the Lakers' offensive versatility, Rui Hachimura made an immediate impact by draining all four of his three-point attempts in the first half. However, it was the chemistry between Marcus Smart and Deandre Ayton that truly stole the spotlight.

The sequence began on the Lakers' first possession when Hachimura, instead of taking a contested three, smartly passed to Ayton, who drew a foul. Smart then attempted a lob pass to Ayton, but the center couldn't secure the catch. Undeterred, the team went back to Ayton on the next two offensive possessions, and he delivered with scores on both.

Ayton's dominance continued into the third quarter, where he scored six of his 10 points during a pivotal three-and-a-half-minute stretch. His ability to establish position and finish around the rim provided the Lakers with a crucial interior presence.

"DA is a hell of a player," Smart said, speaking about one of his closest teammates. "We all know it. We just want to get him the touches and get him the feel early, just to give them a different look. ... All the guards are doing their thing. So we're just trying to get the big fella involved."

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