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Los Angeles Lakers: 3 standouts from win vs Washington Wizards

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LOS ANGELES, CA - OCTOBER 25: Los Angeles Lakers celebrate during the game against the Washington Wizards on October 25, 2017 at STAPLES Center in Los Angeles, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2017 NBAE (Photo by Andrew D. Bernstein/NBAE via Getty Images)
LOS ANGELES, CA - OCTOBER 25: Los Angeles Lakers celebrate during the game against the Washington Wizards on October 25, 2017 at STAPLES Center in Los Angeles, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2017 NBAE (Photo by Andrew D. Bernstein/NBAE via Getty Images)
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Los Angeles Lakers: 3 standouts from win vs Washington Wizards
LOS ANGELES, CA – OCTOBER 25: Brandon Ingram #14 of the Los Angeles Lakers handles the ball against the Washington Wizards on October 25, 2017 at STAPLES Center in Los Angeles, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2017 NBAE (Photo by Andrew D. Bernstein/NBAE via Getty Images)

Brandon Ingram

Brandon Ingram came up huge tonight for the Lakers. He has struggled at times getting his shot going, as defenders have pushed him off his spot and made him work for his points. Tonight, Ingram was able to get it going just in time to help get the Lakers a win.

Ingram led the Lakers with 19 points, shooting 8-of-16 from the field and knocking down all three of his free throw attempts. He also pulled down 10 rebounds, the first double-double of his NBA career.

Ingram scored 15 points in the second half, stepping up when the Lakers needed him most. He made a number of mid-range jump shots, including a nice one over John Wall. He also made the final shot of regulation to force the game into over. Ingram drove the lane, missed his shot but was able to tip it in to tie the game.

This kind of efficiency is what the Lakers are hoping to see more of from Ingram. He still needs to find the consistency on his three-point shot, but he has looked more confident lately in the mid-range at least.

The second half was great to see as Ingram went isolation multiple times with confidence against strong defenders such as Wall, Beal, Kelly Oubre and Otto Porter.

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