Feb 20, 2021; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Lakers head coach Frank Vogel (right) talks to his team during a timeout in the fourth quarter of the Lakers 96-94 loss to the Miami Heat at Staples Center. Mandatory Credit: Robert Hanashiro-USA TODAY Sports
With only six games remaining after losing their game against the rival Los Angeles Clippers, the Los Angeles Lakers have very little time to get right. LeBron James is confirmed to miss the next two games due to the same ankle injury that held him out for 20+ games.
On top of that, the mighty interior rotation of Anthony Davis, Montrezl Harrell, and Andre Drummond is not only looking average, but they’re looking below average at times given how easily they have been beaten up on defense.