OAKLAND, Calif. -- Stephen Curry and Kevin Durant have come to the defense of struggling Los Angeles Lakers rookie point guard Lonzo Ball. "He's a rookie," Curry said of Ball after practice Tuesday. "He's going through ups and downs like every rookie has. Whether you're highly touted or not, it's all a learning experience and you're trying to find your way and be comfortable. ... "I've always said he's a great talent. I think he loves to play basketball, so he'll be able to fight through all that and have a great career. I hope you didn't judge me off my first 20 games in the league." Curry (hand contusion) and Durant (ankle sprain) are listed as questionable when the Golden State Warriors meet Ball and the new-look Lakers for the first time this season on Wednesday at Staples Center.? Ball, the No. 2 overall pick in the 2017 draft, is averaging 8.7 points, 7.3 rebounds and 7.1 assists. However, because he has struggled mightily with his...