After earning the start in a primetime matchup against LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers, it didn’t take long for Golden State Warriors rookie Jonathan Kuminga to add another powerful slam dunk to his highlight reel.
With under eight minutes remaining in the opening frame, Steph Curry found Kuminga cutting towards a wide-open lane for a rim-rocking dunk against the Lakers. Russell Westbrook fouled Golden State’s rookie on the play, setting up for an and-one 3-point play.
Along with his emphatic jam, Kuminga finished the first quarter with seven points on a perfect 3-of-3 from the field.
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During the Warriors’ two-point win over the Lakers, the 19-year-old rookie ended the contest with 18 points on 8-of-11 shooting from the field with nine rebounds in 25 minutes.
Kuminga has now tallied double-figures in scoring in five straight contests for the Warriors. He will be back on the floor on Monday when the Warriors meet the Los Angeles Clippers at 7:30 p.m. PT at Staples Center.
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