Lakers' Luol Deng: Picks up double-double Friday

Deng recorded 12 points (5-12 FG, 2-5 3Pt), 12 rebounds, two steals and one blocked shot across 34 minutes in Friday's 96-89 loss to the Jazz.

Analysis:

With top backup Brandon Ingram limited to four minutes after battling knee soreness, the Lakers needed Deng to take on more minutes at small forward, and he acquitted himself well. He ended up finishing in a tie for second on the team in shot attempts, but he'll likely fall further down the pecking order in subsequent contests. If Ingram remains out for Sunday's contest against the Thunder, however, Deng could maintain this same level of playing time.