Lonzo bounces back with triple-double vs. Celtics
Lonzo Ball didn't wait long to quiet the doubters.
After struggling in his summer league debut the night before, the Los Angeles Lakers rookie showed off his immense potential in Saturday's contest against the Boston Celtics, collecting a triple-double in the 86-81 defeat.
Ball finished the night with 11 points, 11 rebounds, and 11 assists.
Lonzo Ball clinching that triple-double with style 💪 #SCtop10 pic.twitter.com/urUUxoVuEL
— SportsCenter (@SportsCenter) July 9, 2017
After settling for long jumpers Friday, Lonzo made a point of attacking the basket against the Celtics, using his explosiveness off the dribble to either finish inside or find open teammates.
Lonzo switches hands in the air for the smooth finish #LakersSummer (📺: @SpectrumSN & ESPN) pic.twitter.com/hZX665G7Rj
— Los Angeles Lakers (@Lakers) July 9, 2017
Ball wasn't the only Lakers rookie to shine, as former University of Utah standout Kyle Kuzma finished with a game-high 31 points.