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The Los Angeles Lakers young guard Talen Horton-Tucker exploded with 33 points as his team beat the Clippers 131-106. The former second-round draft pick played 41 minutes and was given the opportunity to show off his skills.

After the game, the 20-year-old guard was asked about how he sees his role with the defending NBA champions this season. THT answered that his defensive intensity will be important.

“I feel like just coming with me using my defensive instincts and being able to compete on the defensive end it’s going to be something when we get on the court,” Horton-Tucker said.