- The result was a 127-103 win over Sacramento, a game in which the Lakers forced 26 turnovers and posted a 25.2% opposing turnover rate.
- Against the Sacramento Kings on October 5, Williams spent the night doing the kind of work that rarely shows up in a highlight package but does show up in a coach’s film session.
- “From Day 1 of camp, it was all about setting the tone, picking up full, being the more physical team,” Williams said.
- Williams added 13 points and went 3-for-3 from three-point range, giving the Lakers a clean offensive contribution to go with the defensive work.
- The team built a lead as large as 33 points, shot 50% from the field and 45.5% from beyond the arc, and never let Sacramento turn the game into anything resembling a close preseason test.
- Williams said he wants to focus on defense on every possession this season.
Ziaire Williams Says Lakers’ Defense Has to Set the Tone — Redick Likes What He Saw
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Sources & Referenced Reporting
- lakersnation.com, “Ziaire Williams Looking To Set Tone For Lakers Defensively,” Oct. 6, 2026.
- Yahoo Sports, “JJ Redick was pleased with the Lakers’ defense against the Kings,” Oct. 6, 2026.
- silverscreenandroll.com, “JJ Redick was pleased with the Lakers’ defense against the Kings,” Oct. 6, 2026.
- silverscreenandroll.com, “Lakers dethrone Kings in preseason opener,” Oct. 6, 2026.
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