The Lakers entered Week 15 with 10 straight losses, in danger of setting a franchise record with an 11th.
Coach Byron Scott said the team acts like they're "strangers" on the court, and that he won't ease up on the Lakers' youngsters.
On Tuesday, the team rallied behind 38 points from Kobe Bryant, defeating the Minnesota Timberwolves, 119-115.
Scott said he appreciated a vintage Kobe Bryant performance. The team's veteran All-Star continued to shine Thursday in New Orleans in a win over the Pelicans, 99-96.