Los Angeles Lakers head coach Luke Walton made the decision two games ago to forego a traditional starting lineup, instead allowing Brandon Ingram to operate as the point guard and inserting rookie Josh Hart in place of Tyler Ennis. The results have been excellent so far.
Hart has posted back-to-back double-doubles in the Lakers’ two wins to end their five-game road trip. The rookie has brought more defense and toughness to the starting lineup and his work on the glass has been huge.
Additionally, Hart gives the Lakers another player who can push the ball after grabbing a rebound.