Lonzo Ball was instrumental in LeBron James’ monster performance against Portland on Wednesday, and it had nothing to do with the young point guard’s gifted passing.
Ball did not have an assist to James during the latter’s 44-point outburst, but the duo unleashed a lethal two-man game that had the Trail Blazers reeling, especially in the third quarter.
After halftime, the Lakers started having Lonzo set on-ball screens for LeBron. This is something they have done often with Rajon Rondo, and Ball has been put in the same role over the past couple of games.