What We Learned From The Lakers Big Win Over The Wizards, Plus- Lonzo Ball vs John Wall

Trevor Lane
1 Min Read
Kelvin Kuo-USA TODAY Sports

The Los Angeles Lakers picked up a big overtime win over the Washingon Wizards 102-99 in a game that was full of drama before the opening tip. A war of words between Ball family patriarch LaVar and Wizards players Marcin Gortat and John Wall had the game hyped as a Ball vs Wall contest, but in the end, it was the Lakers who walked away with the win.

Every player seemed to contribute something positive, especially Brandon Ingram who hit the clutch basket to send the game into overtime. The lanky forward appears to be finally stepping up for Los Angeles just when they need him most.

Additionally, head coach Luke Walton may have a bit of a problem on his hands, but it’s a good one to have. We dig into that and much more on the LN News Feed:

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Trevor Lane is a longtime NBA and Los Angeles Lakers fan who had the good fortune to grow up during the glory days of the Showtime Lakers, when Magic Johnson, Kareem-Abdul-Jabbar, James Worthy, and the rest ruled the Great Western Forum. He has written about basketball, soccer, fantasy sports, MMA, and even pro wrestling over the course of his career, but the spectacle that is the Lakers is his true passion. He made the leap into podcasting for Lakers Nation and provides voice-over analysis for our YouTube channel. With a who's who of stars gracing the Lakers lineup over the years, including Kobe Bryant, LeBron James, Shaquille O'Neal, Pau Gasol, and many others, the Lakers always provide plenty to talk about. When he isn't writing or recording, Trevor can be found spending time with his wife and daughter or on the sidelines for one of the youth teams he coaches. Outside of the Lakers, Trevor is a supporter of the LA Galaxy, US Soccer, Dallas Cowboys, and Los Angeles Dodgers. Contact: trevor@mediumlargela.com