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Los Angeles Lakers: 3 takeaways from huge win against San Antonio Spurs

By Zain Danani

LOS ANGELES, CA - JANUARY 11: Larry Nance Jr. #7 of the Los Angeles Lakers reacts to his dunk in front of Kyle Anderson #1 of the San Antonio Spurs during a 93-81 Laker win at Staples Center on January 11, 2018 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)
LOS ANGELES, CA - JANUARY 11: Larry Nance Jr. #7 of the Los Angeles Lakers reacts to his dunk in front of Kyle Anderson #1 of the San Antonio Spurs during a 93-81 Laker win at Staples Center on January 11, 2018 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images) /
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LOS ANGELES, CA – JANUARY 11: Patty Mills #8 of the San Antonio Spurs handles the ball against the Los Angeles Lakers on January 11, 2018 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 2018 NBAE (Photo by Andrew D. Bernstein/NBAE via Getty Images)
LOS ANGELES, CA – JANUARY 11: Patty Mills #8 of the San Antonio Spurs handles the ball against the Los Angeles Lakers on January 11, 2018 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 2018 NBAE (Photo by Andrew D. Bernstein/NBAE via Getty Images) /

Turnovers

For the first time this season, the turnovers’ takeaway is a positive! Last night the team finally seemed to figure out their turnover issue and used it to their advantage.

Heading into the game, the Lakers averaged 16.8 turnovers per game – the second-highest average in the league. Moreover, the team averaged 20 turnovers per game over their last three games – the highest average in the league.

Contrarily, the Spurs averaged 13.9 turnovers per game – the seventh-lowest rate in the league. Their rate stayed pretty much the same over their last three games at 13.7 turnovers per game – still the seventh-lowest rate in the league.

Last night, however, the tables were turned. L.A. finished the night with 16 turnovers, while San Antonio ended with 21. Additionally, the Lakers had an outstanding 15 steals against the Spurs pass-filled offense. The turnovers helped the Lakers, as the team ended the game with more points off turnovers, fast break points, and a win.

Hopefully the team can keep up its defense and offensive efficiency to increase the win streak to four on Saturday.

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