LOS ANGELES - Japan guard Yuki Kawamura savored his first NBA matchup with compatriot Rui Hachimura as the 170-centimeter playmaker continues to prove himself on a two-way deal.

Kawamura came on during the second quarter in the Los Angeles Lakers' 142-130 win over the Chicago Bulls on Thursday, sinking a three-pointer straight away as he was marked by superstar LeBron James.

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