The Lakers, without LeBron James, Anthony Davis and Russell Westbrook, were no match in the 130-104 loss to the Phoenix Suns.
, Russell Westbrook and Austin Reaves were sidelined in patterned jackets, hoodies and sweatsuits, the Lakers wildly undermanned against one of the best in the West on the second night of a back to back.Oddsmakers had the Suns as double-digit favorites even before the Lakers ruled out James, Westbrook and Reaves and the Lakers spent most of the night trying to keep the game within twice that.
Guard Dennis Schroder used the opportunity to play himself into a tremendous offensive rhythm, conducting the Lakers’ offense out of the pick and roll with smooth efficiency.Other than Schroder’s hot third quarter, there was limited drama – save for Patrick Beverley, who was back on the court after sitting Sunday with a calf injury.
With the Lakers down big in the third, Beverley drove and scored over Paul, drawing a foul. He gestured with his hand towards the court, signaling that Paul was “too small” to guard him.Hernández: Anthony Davis injury shouldn’t deter Lakers: Trade those draft picks With the team on the second night of a back-to-back , the Lakers were cautious with James as he’s dealing with ankle and thigh injuries. It also wasn’t worth it to Ham to push Reaves back on the floor after he rolled his ankle against Washington Sunday night.
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