Overview
- With Jaxson Hayes serving a one-game suspension, Kleber logged a season-high 26 minutes and posted a team-best +23 in the Lakers’ 119-115 victory over Philadelphia.
- He recorded 4 points, 4 rebounds (all offensive), 4 assists and 3 steals, with multiple outlets noting his impact exceeded the box score.
- Head coach JJ Redick highlighted Kleber’s switches onto Tyrese Maxey and credited his late-game defense and well-timed “Gortat” screens.
- Kleber’s minutes came in the decisive stretch as he helped limit Joel Embiid to two fourth-quarter field goals during the comeback.
- Marcus Smart called him “the ultimate professional,” pointing to his readiness despite a season of sporadic usage as the third big averaging about 11 minutes across 25 games.