NBA: Underperformers and overachievers for Week 20

Overachiever: Julius Randle, Los Angeles Lakers

The Los Angeles Lakers have won their last three games since the All-Star Break.  As far as streaks goes, they can thank big man Julius Randle for their recent success.

In his last three games, Randle has recorded two double-doubles and a triple-double. He’s averaging 16.3 points, 12.0 rebounds, 6.0 assists and 1.0 steals per game in the previous three contests. Randle is also shooting 59 percent from the floor.

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Randle put up 18 points, 13 rebounds and 10 assists in the Lakers’ first game back from the All-Star Break on Friday. They Lakers won easily over the Dallas Mavericks, 124-102. He nearly recorded a triple-double the next night against Sacramento Kings as well. Randle had 12 points, 13 rebounds and six assists in a 113-108 victory on Saturday.

He’s been a new player since the break and it’s shown in Los Angeles’ recent results. He recorded his first triple-double of the season, a good sign for a young squad looking for their identity. We’ll see if he can continue to play well and push the Lakers closer to a playoff position.