Lakers rookie point guard Lonzo Ball has endured some rough moments this season, but he took a step back in the right direction Sunday with his second triple-double.

Ball helped the Lakers to a 127-109 win over the Nuggets by scoring 11 points with 16 rebounds and 11 assists. Ball recorded his first triple-double November 11 against the Bucks, after flirting with one the second game of the season.

Much maligned for his poor shooting, Ball reminded everyone why he was respected enough out of UCLA to earn the No. 2 pick in this year's NBA Draft with an efficient 5 for 13 shooting effort Sunday night.

While shooting may still not be Ball's immediate strength, he ran the offense confidently, resulting in a plus-29 rating in 40 minutes of action.

Los Angeles' other fab freshman Kyle Kuzma continued his fine form by pouring in 17 points with three rebounds and three assists.