Los Angeles Lakers: 3 takeaways from win against the Houston Rockets

By Zain Danani | Dec 21, 2017

HOUSTON, TX - DECEMBER 20: Lonzo Ball #2 of the Los Angeles Lakers and James Harden #13 of the Houston Rockets are seen during the game between the two teams on December 20, 2017 at Toyota Center in Houston, Texas. 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 David Sherman/NBAE via Getty Images) /

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HOUSTON, TX – DECEMBER 20: Brandon Ingram #14 of the Los Angeles Lakers handles the ball against the Houston Rockets on December 20, 2017 at the Toyota Center in Houston, Texas. 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 Bill Baptist/NBAE via Getty Images) /

Limited Turnovers

One of the Lakers more glaring concerns this season has been turnovers. The team headed into the game ranking second-worst in the league at holding the ball as they averaged 17 turnovers per game. Fortunately, however, that was not a problem for the Purple and Gold last night.

The team put on a beautiful display of caring for the basketball as they only had 10 turnovers – their lowest of the season. Moreover, the bench only had one turnover. The team also did a great job of sharing the ball as they recorded 27 assists.

The Lakers’ limited turnovers also helped them control the pace of the game as they only had 17 points off turnovers. Additionally, the team also held the Rockets to only six fast break points.

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