Los Angeles Lakers: 3 Lessons from victory over Minnesota Timberwolves

LOS ANGELES, CA - NOVEMBER 07: LeBron James #23 of the Los Angeles Lakers shoots a jumper over Andrew Wiggins #22 of the Minnesota Timberwolves during a 114-110 Lakers win at Staples Center on November 7, 2018 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 Harry How/Getty Images)
LOS ANGELES, CA - NOVEMBER 07: LeBron James #23 of the Los Angeles Lakers shoots a jumper over Andrew Wiggins #22 of the Minnesota Timberwolves during a 114-110 Lakers win at Staples Center on November 7, 2018 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 Harry How/Getty Images)
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2. Luke Walton needs to get the young players time!

The Los Angles Lakers, as an organization, is going to have to tell Luke Walton that the young guys need the time on the floor going forward. Why? They happen to represent the most talent and upside on the Lakers. Plus they seem like they enjoy playing together.

Before anyone starts the popularity contest argument. If the Lakers really want to emulate Golden State, pay attention to the chemistry that THEY have, then go from there.

After hearing whispers that Brandon Ingram should be traded, he goes out and scores 20 points, grabs five rebounds and dishes out six assists. But if you see in these highlights, it’s the ease of how he plays with JaVale McGee and Lonzo Ball

https://twitter.com/Lakers/status/1060417886056079360

Look at this play with Kyle Kuzma…

https://twitter.com/Lakers/status/1060407657390006272

Kyle makes a sharp cut to the basket and Ingram hits him with a perfect bounce pass. This is chemistry and trust in each other folks!

How about keeping Lonzo Ball being engaged…

https://twitter.com/Lakers/status/1060397101002047488

Here’s a thought…play these two together at the same time! Lonzo brings the ball up and passes to Ingram then cuts straight to the hoop for an alley oop dunk. Granted, Towns had his heart taken from him at this point but you get the point…

Kyle Kuzma has now solidified himself as an option down the stretch…

https://twitter.com/Lakers/status/1060424179378319360

This is not the first time this season, Kyle Kuzma ended the first half with a three in the final seconds. He is not scared of the big lights and knows he is a big part of the roster. That being said…