Lakers crumble in fourth quarter of 119-108 loss to Wizards: Young Lawson Walton sang “Happy Birthday” to his father, and Lakers rookies Brandon Ingram and Ivica Zubac offered the same greeting to their coach at morning shootaround on Tuesday. Luke Walton appreciated all the warm wishes, then reality set in hours later when the 37-year-old Lakers coach watched his young team crumble down the stretch for another loss – outscored by 24 points in the fourth quarter of a 119-108 setback to the Washington Wizards at Staples Center. -- The Orange County Register
Thomas Robinson tries to provide energy, whether he's on court or not: As he sat patiently on the bench, Lakers forward Thomas Robinson remained unsure if and when he would step on the basketball court.