No LeBron James and the entire young core against the Anthony Davis-less New Orleans Pelicans? No problem for the 2018-19 Los Angeles Lakers to begin their final road trip.
Led by Rajon Rondo, JaVale McGee, and their G League affiliate players, the Lakers won their fourth game in their last five since being eliminated from playoff contention.
While it is not ideal for the team’s 2019 NBA Draft Lottery odds, the reality is the players are not thinking of that and matched last season’s win total with 35.
As Rondo (24 points and 12 rebounds) and McGee (23 points and 16 rebounds) had double-doubles, they received plenty of help from their Lakers teammates.