The Los Angeles Lakers faced a crushing eight-game stretch, coming away with zero victories and many injuries. Head coach Luke Walton was given a depleted roster, in an attempt to win games, while keeping the chemistry in tact that had them off to a hot start.
While D’Angelo Russell, Julius Randle, Jose Calderon, Tarik Black and Nick Young battled through their own respective injuries, the rest of the roster had to compete at the NBA level at a clear disadvantage. During this stretch, one key player has stood out and made his presence felt.
Lou Williams has emerged from his bench role as the leading scorer for the Lakers.