No LeBron James and no Dennis Schröder presented the Lakers with yet another obstacle this season as it pertains to their starting lineup. Coach Frank Vogel relied on the depth of his team, and the coaching decision paid off as the Purple and Gold crew beat Denver 93-89.
The win could best be described as an all-out team effort. There was no shortage of energy from any Laker on the floor. In fact, the only areas in which the team outperformed Denver was defensively and from beyond the arc. The Lakers shot 43% compared to the Nuggets 25%.