Jan 15, 2021; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (23) moves to the basket against New Orleans Pelicans guard Nickeil Alexander-Walker (6) and forward Nicolo Melli (20) during the first half at Staples Center. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports
The Los Angeles Lakers are on the top of the NBA world these days. The only blemish on their minds was winning at home. For 18 minutes, their Staples Center issues continued. Then the Lakers spent the next 30 minutes crossing that challenge off the to-do list of improvements.