Jordan Goodwin Stats Tonight: How did the Lakers guard fare against LA Clippers? (Feb. 28)

Jordan Goodwin, on a two-way contract, appeared on the LA Lakers’ roster ahead of the game against the LA Clippers on Friday. The journeyman, who has earned a role off the bench since signing the deal with the Lakers, hoped to continue his impact against the Clippers.

The journeyman joined the action with 2:38 remaining in the first quarter to relieve Austin Reaves. Goodwin did not attempt a shot as the Lakers trailed 25-24 at the end of one quarter.

Jordan Goodwin started the second quarter and promptly made his presence felt. He fed LeBron James for the Lakers first basket in the period. Goodwin finished the quarter with four points, two rebounds, two assists and one steal. He helped his team to a 59-54 halftime lead.

Jordan Goodwin came off the bench again in the third quarter. He entered the period with 7:35 to give Dorian Finney-Smith a breather. The backup guard stood out with his hustle and defense. He helped hound James Harden to a rough-shooting stretch and finished the quarter with two points and two steals.

Lakers coach JJ Redick kept Goodwin on the bench in the nip-and-tuck fourth-quarter battle. With Austin Reaves playing only nine minutes because of an injury, Goodwin gave his team a boost every time he was on the floor. The Lakers outscored the Clippers by 14 points in his 21 minutes.

Player	PTS	REB	AST	STL	BLK	TO	FG	3-PT FG	FT	+/-
Jordan Goodwin	6	5	2	3	0	1	3-7	0-3	0-0	+14

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Jordan Goodwin has shored up the LA Lakers bench

The LA Laker waived undrafted rookie Armel Traore to sign Jordan Goodwin a two-way deal. He played for the South Bay in the G League after suiting up for the Lakers in training camp.

Goodwin got the bump to play because of his defense, hustle and rebounding in the G League. He has not disappointed since earning minutes off the bench in Redick's rotation. Before the game against the LA Clippers on Friday, the 6-foot-5 guard averaged 6.1 points, 3.6 rebounds and 1.0 steals per game.

The potential Goodwin showed in the G League came out against the Clippers. He helped contain James Harden to 18 points on 5-for-22 shooting. The backup guard also spent minutes on Kawhi Leonard, who had a more efficient night than The Beard.

JJ Redick reportedly decided to give Goodwin a regular spot as the Lakers move up the standings for the playoffs. The coach will have to cut someone to give the journeyman a place on the team's postseason roster.