Luke Walton didn't flinch in explaining away Lonzo Ball's unsightly three-of-21 shooting from three-point range during the last three games.
The rookie point guard "does those things," the Lakers coach said following Wednesday night's loss at Golden State that completed the Warriors' first season sweep of their Pacific Division rivals since 1993-94.
"He'll get more to his game, as far as being able to score more effectively — mid-range, around the rim — as he grows as a player. But the assists and steals, that's why we went on that run in the first half.