Los Angeles Lakers Report Card: Game 5 vs. Denver Nuggets

By Zain Danani | Oct 27, 2018

LOS ANGELES, CA - OCTOBER 25: Josh Hart #3 of the Los Angeles Lakers handles the ball against the Denver Nuggets on October 25, 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) /

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Key Player Grades

SF. Los Angeles Lakers. LEBRON JAMES. A. LeBron James finally made his “real” home debut. The best player in the world finished the night with a triple-double – 28 points, 11 rebounds, and 11 assists – while shooting 58.8 percent from the floor. James also led by example by being active on the defensive end and finishing the night with three steals. <p>More importantly, though, LeBron orchestrated a Showtime-filled fourth-quarter comeback for the Lakers to win their first home game. Everything was great for LeBron except his 3-point shooting – which kept him from an A+, but that will come with time.</p>

A+. Lonzo Ball played the most important role for the Lakers on Thursday. Not only was Zo the primary playmaker on offense, but he was also given the defensive assignment of Jamal Murray. To say the least, Ball did not disappoint. <p>Lonzo finished the night with 12 points, six rebounds, and eight assists on 50 percent shooting from the floor and 40 percent from deep. The best part of his night, however, came on the defensive end, where he had five steals and held Murray to only one 3-point make. An all-around outstanding performance from Lonzo.</p>. PG. Los Angeles Lakers. LONZO BALL

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