4. Julius Randle is getting into foul trouble.
Julius Randle was substituted into the game late in the first quarter. He picked up three fouls early in the game, and that broke his rhythm. However, once he settled down defensively, his aggression on offense began to show.
Green has done a nice job defending Randle tonight (Green guarded Blake Griffin well in playoffs) but Randle got him w/a spin move for 2.
— Mike Trudell (@LakersReporter) October 10, 2014
Got a good taste of Julius Randle in the 4th. He finished with 12 points, 7 boards and 2 assists (plus some fun transition dribbling).
— Mike Trudell (@LakersReporter) October 10, 2014
Part of being a rookie is learning to stay on the floor. Byron Scott had mentioned that he wanted Randle to be in better shape. Conditioning wasn’t too much of an issue considering his aggression late in the game. Staying grounded defensively, was.