Sandro Mamukelashvili records 22 points in Georgia victory
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 1, 2026, 4:11 AM
Last updated Sep 1, 2026
Lakers forward Sandro Mamukelashvili scored 22 points to help Georgia defeat Portugal 98-90 in World Cup qualifying play. He added six rebounds, four assists, and two steals while playing nearly the entire game. The result moves Georgia to a 5-3 record, putting the team in a tie for second place in its group. Mamukelashvili, who signed a four-year contract with the Lakers in July, has recorded 39 total points across two recent international appearances. He remains a candidate for a starting role at power forward as the Lakers prepare for the upcoming NBA training camp.
- •Sandro Mamukelashvili scored 22 points in Georgia's 98-90 victory over Portugal.
- •The win improved Georgia's record to 5-3 in World Cup qualifying.
- •Mamukelashvili signed a four-year, $52 million contract with the Lakers in July.
- •He is currently competing for a starting power forward role with the Lakers.
- •The forward totaled 39 points and 13 rebounds over his last two international games.
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