LAS VEGAS, July 8 -- Los Angeles Lakers’ rookie guard Javaris Crittenton made a big impression in his NBA-debut Sunday evening, splashing home the game-winning shot with 1.7 seconds left to give the Lakers a 66-64 win over the Milwaukee Bucks.

“It felt great (marking the shot),” Crittenton said about the game-winner. “Jordan (Farmar) got great penetration and found me for the open shot. I’m glad it went in, it was great to get the win.”

The Bucks had a chance to win the game on a Noel Felix heave from half-court, but his shot bounced off the back rim. On the prior Bucks possession, Awvee Story missed two free throws after a flagrant foul by Farmar, and then Lynn Greer’s lay-up attempt was blocked by Larry Turner.

The Lakers were led by Crittenton’s 18 points (8-13 FG) as he displayed the lightening quick speed and high-rise ability that made him the 19th pick in the 2007 NBA Draft out of Georgia Tech. Rodney White chipped in 12 points (4-8 FG) and three rebounds, while Coby Karl had 10 points (4-7 FG) in 28 minutes of action.

“It’s been pretty good, I’m learning a lot,” Crittenton said of his time with the Lakers. “I ran the triangle in high school; the transitions are coming along fine.”

Noel paced the Bucks with 16 points (6-13 FG) and six rebounds, while Greer had 13 points (4-15 FG), four rebounds and four assists in 29 minutes of play.

There were seven lead changes and seven ties in the game, with the biggest lead being 10 points for the Lakers at 41-31 with 8:02 left in the third quarter.

NOTES: Bucks’ forward Charlie Villanueva was in attendance.