LOS ANGELES – The starting lineup has fluctuated nearly every three games the Lakers have played.
It happened again when Lakers forward Luol Deng missed Tuesday’s game against Denver because of a sprained right wrist suffered during Sunday’s loss to Detroit. Lakers rookie Brandon Ingram took the place of Deng, whose timetable is indefinite after his x-rays turned out negative.
The Lakers’ 14 starting lineups this season all stem from overlapping injuries or rest needs. Even through the Lakers’ inconsistency, Walton said he has never entertained changing his starting lineup.
“I like guys keeping chemistry and playing together,” Walton said.