In the San Antonio Spurs' 110-106 over the Los Angeles Lakers, DeMar DeRozan looked every bit the part of a superstar, finishing with 30 points, 12 rebounds and eight assists as the Spurs defeated the Lakers for the second time this season.
DeRozan capped off his big performance during the closing moments of the game when he made the basket to seal the Spurs' win. With under 20 seconds left and the Spurs only leading by one, DeRozan found himself isolated against Josh Hart and made a tough mid-range jumper a la Kobe Bryant.
After the game, LeBron James was asked about the job Hart did and said the youngster did his job:
That's just how it is guarding the best players in the league. No matter how good you play them defensively, these guys take and often make tough shots. It's what separates good players from the truly great ones.
Hart has played well to start the season for the Lakers and earned himself the starting spot over the struggling Kentavious Caldwell-Pope. Hart is currently averaging 14.5 points, 4.7 rebounds and 1.3 assists.
James, meanwhile, passed Dirk Nowitzki for sixth on the all-time scoring list and is looking to pass Wilt Chamberlain for fifth very soon.
The Lakers are now currently 2-4 and will face the Minnesota Timberwolves and Dallas Mavericks in their next two games.
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