After a struggling through the first five games of preseason, Brandon Ingram at last found his rhythm in the Lakers’ exhibition finale.
The 2016 second-overall pick fought through contact at the rim, hit a couple 3-pointers and flashed his vision in transition and half-court sets, ending the night with 15 points, five assists and a 111-104 victory over the LA Clippers.
It was a much-needed showing for Ingram, who averaged only 9.3 points, 1.3 assists and 31.7 percent shooting entering the game.
“I was more relaxed,” Ingram said. “For me it was just going back, looking at film.