Los Angeles Lakers: 3 Lessons from win against Hornets

CHARLOTTE, NC - DECEMBER 15: Lonzo Ball #2 of the Los Angeles Lakers exits the court after the game against the Charlotte Hornets on December 15, 2018 at Spectrum Center in Charlotte, North Carolina. 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 Jesse D. Garrabrant/NBAE via Getty Images)
CHARLOTTE, NC - DECEMBER 15: Lonzo Ball #2 of the Los Angeles Lakers exits the court after the game against the Charlotte Hornets on December 15, 2018 at Spectrum Center in Charlotte, North Carolina. 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 Jesse D. Garrabrant/NBAE via Getty Images)
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Lonzo Ball had a coming out party in this game

Lonzo Ball came out with some energy that I haven’t seen before. Ball played like he was a star! Look if there are any quotes from his father, LaVar Ball…let’s all let it go for a least this game!

https://twitter.com/Lakers/status/1074138030544347136

Lonzo Ball had his first triple-double of the season, scoring 16 points, 10 rebounds and 10 assists. But this game was a little different. He played with a TON of confidence. Lakers fans, watch this…

https://twitter.com/BleacherReport/status/1074115485027815425

First, he set Kemba Walker up shading him against LeBron who came with the pick. Lonzo went between the legs and froze Nic Batum and took off! Cody Zeller thought he was going to block the shot. Then he made a life decision to get out-of-the-way and Lonzo dunked on him.

What I like was the pose afterwards. He just looked at the camera like he does it all the time! No jumping around! No yelling and screaming! Just savor the moment for a second and go back down the floor.

How about the defense…

https://twitter.com/Lakers/status/1074096239661076481

Remember the importance of setting the tone? It happens right here. Cody Zeller brings the ball up and gets it swiped by Lonzo Ball and he goes back the other way for the dunk.

But it was about history in this game and it needs to be celebrated! Congratulations fellas!

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