Download our Free Mobile App!
Faster with Fewer Ads

Get App
Lakers Nation
  • Rumors
  • Schedule
    • Lakers 2025 Preseason Schedule
  • Videos
    • YouTube
    • Podcast
  • FAQ
  • About
    • About Lakers Nation
    • Terms of Service
    • Privacy Policy
  • Download Our App

Download our Free Mobile App!
Faster with Fewer Ads

Get App
Lakers Nation
  • Rumors
  • Schedule
    • Lakers 2025 Preseason Schedule
  • Videos
    • YouTube
    • Podcast
  • FAQ
  • About
    • About Lakers Nation
    • Terms of Service
    • Privacy Policy
  • Download Our App
Search
  • Rumors
  • Schedule
    • 2024 preseason
    • 2024-2025 regular season
  • Videos
    • YouTube
    • Podcast
  • FAQ
  • About
    • About Lakers Nation
    • Terms of Service
    • Privacy Policy
  • Download Our App
Follow US
© 2024 Medium Large Sports Media, LLC. All Rights Reserved. Use of this site constitutes acceptance of our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy.
Lakers Nation > Blog > Lakers News > Luke Walton Believes Lonzo Ball Set The Tone For Lakers Win Over Pistons
Lakers News

Luke Walton Believes Lonzo Ball Set The Tone For Lakers Win Over Pistons

Corey Hansford
Published: 10/31/2017
2 Min Read
SHARE

The Los Angeles Lakers put together their best performance of the season on Tuesday night as they defeated the Detroit Pistons 113-93. A balanced effort was the cause for the Lakers victory and head coach Luke Walton pointed out a number of players for their performance, including rookie Lonzo Ball.

Ball finished with 13 points, six rebounds, three assists, and two blocks, but once again his stat line didn’t tell the whole story. Ball was the catalyst for a number of plays, picking up a few ‘hockey assists’ along the way as well.

After the game, Walton noted that he believed this was one of Ball’s best games so far, and believes he set the tone for the team tonight via Lakers Nation reporter Serena Winters:

Luke said taking away Lonzo's game against Phoenix, tonight was the best game he's played, said he set the tone, pace & everyone fed off it

— Serena Winters (@SerenaWinters) November 1, 2017

Even though Julius Randle and Kyle Kuzma were the leading scorers on the team, it would be selling the rest of the players short on this night to not point out their contributions. Ball got the team off to a great start, and in the second half looked to his offense more with a couple of baskets early to keep the Lakers in front.

This game was a showcase for what Walton’s team can be when they are clicking on all cylinders. Ball pushed ahead in transition, Brandon Ingram and Larry Nance Jr. were everywhere on both ends, and Kuzma, Randle, and Jordan Clarkson provided a big punch off the bench.

The goal for Ball and the Lakers now will be to continue this level of play moving forward. If the rookie can keep playing like this, setting up teammates and taking care of the ball, things will fall into place for this young team.

Total
0
Shares
Share 0
Tweet 0
Pin it 0
Share 0
TAGGED:Lonzo BallLos Angeles LakersLuke Walton
ByCorey Hansford
Corey Hansford is the Senior Editor for Lakers Nation, as well as a contributor for Dodger Blue, Rams News Wire, and Raiders News Wire. He is a passionate follower of the Los Angeles Lakers, Dallas Cowboys, Los Angeles Dodgers, Chelsea FC, and the UFC. He can usually be seen arguing the merits of Kobe Bryant or cursing the decisions of Jerry Jones. He is also a former producer and associate producer for Sirius XM Sports Radio on both the Fantasy Sports Channel and College Sports Nation. Proud graduate of Long Beach Poly High School and The Real HU, Howard University, with a degree in Broadcast Journalism. Follow him on all social media outlets at @TheeCoreyH.
Sign Up for Our Newsletter
Get breaking Lakers News direct to your inbox.

Categories

  • News
  • Rumors
  • Games
  • History

Information

  • Advertise
  • Terms and Conditions
  • Privacy Policy
  • Contact Us

Sign Up for Our Newsletter

Get breaking Lakers News direct to your inbox.

© 2025 Medium Large Sports Media, LLC. All Rights Reserved. Use of this site constitutes acceptance of our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy.
Welcome Back!

Sign in to your account

Username or Email Address
Password

Lost your password?