Los Angeles Lakers: 5 Lessons from the loss to the Spurs

SAN ANTONIO, TX - DECEMBER 7: LaMarcus Aldridge #12 of the San Antonio Spurs blocks shot of LeBron James #23 of the Los Angeles Lakers at AT&T Center on December 7 , 2018 in San Antonio, 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. (Photo by Ronald Cortes/Getty Images)
SAN ANTONIO, TX - DECEMBER 7: LaMarcus Aldridge #12 of the San Antonio Spurs blocks shot of LeBron James #23 of the Los Angeles Lakers at AT&T Center on December 7 , 2018 in San Antonio, 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. (Photo by Ronald Cortes/Getty Images)
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2.) Kyle Kuzma makes music with his game last night

Kyle Kuzma is continuing his strong play and is becoming a staple in the Lakers future. In short, Kuzma is balling right now!

https://twitter.com/Lakers/status/1071262091569520640

Kuzma provided strong support backing up LeBron James’ play with 27 points and 8 rebounds. The constant word around the Lakers is the same ole’ “LeBron James needs a second player that can score”. The last few games, Kyle Kuzma is showing that he has the potential to be that guy.

Again with this strange night, it seemed that Kyle Kuzma floated in and out of this game but in my opinion, it might not have been Kuzma’s fault.

You see Kuzma was effective and active scoring constantly with the floater in the lane. He played 39 minutes,  but with him destroying every Spurs player in front of him, shouldn’t Luke Walton ride out the hot hand for a few more minutes?