Sandro Mamukelashvili records 22 points in Georgia victory

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.

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