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Lonzo Ball's triple-double sends Lakers past Denver, 127-109
LOS ANGELES -- Lonzo Ball had his second career triple-double and Julius Randle scored 24 points in the Lakers' 127-109 victory over the short-handed Nuggets on Sunday night.
With 11 points, a career-high 16 rebounds and 11 assists, Ball reached the milestone at 20 years and 23 days -- the exact age at which LeBron James became the youngest player to record his second triple-double in 2005.
Ball became the youngest player in NBA history with a first triple-double eight days earlier in a loss at Milwaukee.
"This one was a lot better," Ball said. "I actually like this one. Just keep building on it."
Ball and Magic Johnson are the only Lakers with multiple triple-doubles in their rookie seasons. Johnson had seven, and his new point guard has two in his first 17 games.
"You should always play better in front of your fans, so I'm just trying to put on a good show for them and win at the same time," Ball said.
With 11 points, a career-high 16 rebounds and 11 assists, Ball reached the milestone at 20 years and 23 days -- the exact age at which LeBron James became the youngest player to record his second triple-double in 2005.
Ball became the youngest player in NBA history with a first triple-double eight days earlier in a loss at Milwaukee.
"This one was a lot better," Ball said. "I actually like this one. Just keep building on it."
Ball and Magic Johnson are the only Lakers with multiple triple-doubles in their rookie seasons. Johnson had seven, and his new point guard has two in his first 17 games.
"You should always play better in front of your fans, so I'm just trying to put on a good show for them and win at the same time," Ball said.