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Key players made significant contributions in that first half. Austin Reeves scored 12 points, while Rui Hachimura stepped up with 9. Gabe Vincent added solid minutes, contributing 12. His performance was described as reliable for the team’s rhythm. Marcus Smart also impressed, exerting relentless energy in his 11 minutes—earning two steals, including a strip against Anthony Edwards, and adding hustle that energized the Lakers' defense.