Christie secured 17 points (6-16 FG, 3-9 3PT, 2-2 FT), six rebounds, two steals and two blocks over 28 minutes of Saturday's 120-96 win over the Ignite.
Although Christie finished with the second most points for South Bay, he ended Saturday's tilt with the worst plus-minus of the starters (+11). He jacked up 16 shots in the win but found the bottom of the net only six times. However, Christie made up for his offensive shortcomings on the opposite end of the court, securing two steals and two blocks.
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Lakers' Max Christie: Sent back to G League
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The Lakers assigned Christie to the G League's South Bay Lakers on Thursday, Harrison Faigen of SBNation.com reports.
Christie hasn't seen much action with Los Angeles since returning to the squad. The guard played in two games with the Lakers in March, averaging a point in four minutes.
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Lakers' Max Christie: Inefficient from field
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Christie scored 12 points (3-12 FG, 2-8 3PT, 2-2 FT), four rebounds, four assists, a steal and a block across 25 minutes of Wednesday's 114-95 win over the Charge.
Christie struggled to find his shooting stroke Wednesday, shooting 25 percent from the field and missing six of his eight three-point attempts. In four regular-season appearances, Christie has averaged 14.0 points and 5.8 rebounds across 29.0 minutes.
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Lakers' Max Christie: Sent to G League
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The Lakers assigned Christie to the G League's South Bay Lakers on Tuesday, Harrison Faigen of SBNation.com reports.
Christie hasn't had a regular spot in the rotation in February after he posted 4.8 points and 2.1 rebounds in 17.2 minutes across 14 January appearances. The Lakers have sent him down to the G League ahead of the All-Star break to get some extended run in to keep his game sharp.
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Lakers' Max Christie: Coming off bench
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Christie will come off the bench Saturday against the Warriors, Dave McMenamin of ESPN.com reports.
With D'Angelo Russell joining the starters alongside Dennis Schroder while LeBron James (ankle) is out, Christie returns to a reserve role. Given that the Lakers added depth at the trade deadline, Christie's playing time could be even more limited going forward.
Christie will enter the first unit for Thursday's game against the Bucks, Harrison Faigen of SBNation.com reports.
Christie will make his third start of the season Thursday as the Lakers are incredibly thin following a slew of trades prior to Thursday afternoon's deadline. In his other two starts, Christie averaged 10.5 points and 4.0 rebounds across 27.5 minutes.
Christie produced 12 points (3-8 FG, 2-6 3Pt, 4-4 FT), three rebounds, one assist and two steals over 27 minutes during Wednesday's 116-111 loss to the Kings.
Christie has now come off the bench in three consecutive matchups, but he was more effective Wednesday after totaling just two points in 20 minutes over his last two appearances. He's scored in double figures in just two of his eight in January showings and has averaged 5.6 points and 2.1 rebounds in 18.6 minutes per game over that stretch.
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Lakers' Max Christie: Not starting Sunday
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Christie isn't starting Sunday against the 76ers, Ryan Ward of LakersNation.com reports.
Christie started the last two matchups and averaged 10.5 points and 4.0 rebounds in 27.5 minutes per game. Although the Lakers remain shorthanded Sunday, Christie will come off the bench while Troy Brown draws the start.
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Lakers' Max Christie: Has career-best night in loss
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Christie closed Monday's 122-109 loss to the Nuggets with 14 points (6-8 FG, 2-3 3Pt), three rebounds and one assist in 26 minutes.
With LeBron James (ankle), Austin Reaves (hamstring) and Lonnie Walker (knee) all unavailable Monday, Christie was pressed into the first start of his career. The rookie responded with an impressive shooting performance, nailing 2-of-3 three-point attempts and going 6-for-8 from the field overall en route to a career-best 14 points. Reaves and Walker are both expected to be out for at least another week, so Christie could continue to see expanded opportunities, though his body of work this season hasn't been anywhere near the level that should inspire fantasy managers to grab him off the waiver wire.
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Lakers' Max Christie: Making first career start
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Christie will start Monday's contest against the Nuggets, Harrison Faigen of SBNation.com reports.
With LeBron James (ankle), Anthony Davis (foot) and Austin Reaves (hamstring) all ruled out Tuesday, Christie will officially make the first start of his NBA career. Across the rookie's first 22 appearances, Christie is averaging 3.0 points and 2.1 rebounds across 13.0 minutes per game.
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Lakers' Max Christie: Approaches double double
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Christie secured 17 points (8-14 FG, 0-3 3PT, 1-1 FT), nine rebounds and an assist in 34 minutes of Thursday's 113-107 win over Birmingham.
Christie was fantastic Thursday, tying his season high in rebounds while pouring in 17 points at a 57 percent clip. The second-rounder should continue to bounce back and forth between the NBA and G League.
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Lakers' Max Christie: Sent back to G League
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The Lakers assigned Christie to the South Bay Lakers of the G League on Thursday, Harrison Faigen of SBNation.com reports.
Christie played seven minutes in Wednesday's win over the Heat. However, with Lonnie Walker (knee) and LeBron James (illness) unlikely to miss extended time, Christie should see more playing time in South Bay.
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Lakers' Max Christie: Recalled from G League
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The Lakers recalled Christie for the South Bay Lakers of the G League on Wednesday, Harrison Faigen of SBNation.com reports.
Christie will be available for Wednesday's game versus the Heat. The rookie guard could see playing time with Lonnie Walker (knee) and LeBron James (illness) out.
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Lakers' Max Christie: Mediocre in 31 minutes
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Christie posted 13 points (6-11 FG, 1-1 3PT, 0-1 FT) four rebounds and two assists in 31 minutes of Friday's 118-117 loss to the Hustle.
Despite playing the most minutes of any South Bay non-starter, Christie failed to make a splash, scoring 13 points and turning the ball over five times. The second-rounder has been uninspiring thus far outside of a 24-point, nine-rebound eruption on Dec. 14.
Christie recorded 24 points (9-13 FG, 6-9 3PT), nine rebounds and one assist across 32 minutes of Wednesday's 128-116 win over Santa Cruz.
Christie put together his best outing yet, achieving season highs in both points and rebounds in the contest and nearly amassing a double-double. His offensive attack was centered around the deep ball, as the second-rounder poured in six trifectas in the win.
