Lakers coach Luke Walton has called on Brandon Ingram and Lonzo Ball to up their game in the absence of LeBron James.
That was following the 108-86 defeat to the Minnesota Timberwolves.
“They’re trying but they’re young,” he explained.
“At some point, we need more passion. We need more fight. And that’s not scoring more. That’s more diving for loose balls, communicating loudly, grabbing (rebounds).
“Brandon had some really nice crack-back rebounds tonight that we can get out and run (from). We need that all the time from him.
“So, it’s not just them but until we get healthy again, you got to play in this league with some passion and fire. It’s hard to win in this league when you are healthy.
“So you need to double that effort when guys are down.”
The Lakers take on the Mavericks at 1.30am UK time and will look to get back to winning ways.
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