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Los Angeles Lakers: 3 takeaways from loss against Golden State Warriors

By Zain Danani

LOS ANGELES, CA - NOVEMBER 29: Stephen Curry #30 of the Golden State Warriors and Lonzo Ball #2 of the Los Angeles Lakers after the game on November 29, 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 - NOVEMBER 29: Stephen Curry #30 of the Golden State Warriors and Lonzo Ball #2 of the Los Angeles Lakers after the game on November 29, 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, CA – NOVEMBER 29: Brandon Ingram #14 of the Los Angeles Lakers handles the ball against the Golden State Warriors on November 29, 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 – NOVEMBER 29: Brandon Ingram #14 of the Los Angeles Lakers handles the ball against the Golden State Warriors on November 29, 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) /

Star Duo in the Making

Last year when the Lakers drafted Brandon Ingram, all the Showtime fans rejoiced. With a height of 6’9.5” and a wingspan of 7’3”, Ingram was tall and long enough to play as a power forward. He, however, was able to handle the ball and score efficiently from all around allowing him to play as a small forward as well. With his college shooting percentages of 44.2 percent from the field and an outstanding 41 percent from the perimeter, he was instantly getting comparisons to Kevin Durant.

Unfortunately, Ingram struggled heavily his rookie year and finished with a terrible shooting line of 40/29/62. Additionally, he had a win share contribution of -0.3 for the season. This season, however, Ingram has improved his jumper greatly as he is shooting 45 percent from the floor. Although he continues to shoot 29 percent from deep, he has shown more confidence in his shot and his ability to drive in.

Ingram has also improved in all of his stats and had averages of 16.1 points, 5.8 rebounds, and 3.1 assists heading into the Warriors game. In his matchup against KD, he finished with a career-high 32 points, five rebounds, three steals, and two blocks.

Unlike Ingram, drafting Lonzo Ball was not based on his comparison to other stars, but rather his unique style of play. With an odd jumper that worked efficiently in college and a vision to the likes of Jason Kidd, Zo was thought to be the guard of the future – especially the Lakers’ future.

Lonzo has shown glimpses of his ability to play great basketball, but his shooting continues to be a glaring problem. He is shooting a miserable line of 35/25/43 and has continued with inconsistencies from all over the floor.

Last night, however, we saw Zo stay composed and finish with a reasonable shooting line. The rookie ended the game with 15 points and 10 assists on 41.7 percent shooting from the field and 42.9 percent from deep.

Although Durant and Curry each scored 25+ points, the Lakers’ duo was able to keep the superstars to below 50 percent shooting. The young stars displayed their ability to play against elite competition and brought promise for the future from their performance in last night’s game.

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