Los Angeles Lakers head coach Luke Walton anticipated there would be added energy at Staples Center because of recent acts by Jamal Murray, and Walton was correct as Murray was booed in pregame introductions and each time he touched the ball.
Not that it appeared to have a negative impact on the second-year guard, however. And if the Lakers shot as well as fans voiced their vitriol, they likely would’ve run away with the game instead of grinding out a 112-103 victory.
L.A. began the night cold from the field but thanks to Brook Lopez and Julius Randle, overcame the shooting struggles to lead 35-22 at the end of the first quarter.