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Los Angeles Lakers: 3 takeaways from win against Memphis Grizzlies

By Zain Danani

LOS ANGELES, CA - NOVEMBER 5: Brandon Ingram #14 of the Los Angeles Lakers is pressured by Mario Chalmers #6 of the Memphis Grizzlies during the second half of the basketball game at Staples Center November 5 2017, 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. (Photo by Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images)
LOS ANGELES, CA - NOVEMBER 5: Brandon Ingram #14 of the Los Angeles Lakers is pressured by Mario Chalmers #6 of the Memphis Grizzlies during the second half of the basketball game at Staples Center November 5 2017, 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. (Photo by Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images) /
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Turnovers

The Lakers played great against a defensively tough Grizzlies team, but their struggles were still highly transparent. The biggest of these struggles is turnovers.

Although the Lakers selfless offense has been a huge plus this year, the team is averaging 17.5 turnovers per game. This is the second highest rate in the league – only behind the Philadelphia 76ers. While high turnovers are expected on a young team, they need to be solved quickly because they lead to other problems.

For the Lakers, the other problem is fastbreak points. Although it is early in the season, the Lakers allow their opponents to score 12.8 fastbreak points on average per game. This places them at the seventh-worst average in the league.

Los Angeles won against the Grizzlies last night, but once again they had 19 turnovers and allowed 20 fastbreak points. If the Lakers hope to continue to win games they need to figure out this turnover issue soon.

Next: Memphis Grizzlies Coach Speaks Highly of Lakers Players

Let’s hope the Lakers can do a good job of holding the ball and pull out a win when they play at the TD Garden against the Boston Celtics on Wednesday.

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