By pretty much any metric, the 2021-2022 Los Angeles Lakers season has been disappointing. Injuries to key players (namely Anthony Davis) and questionable roster construction that has been highlighted by the initial acquisition and subsequent awkward fit of Russell Westbrook have all played major parts in getting Los Angeles to this point. At 28-35 and with just 19 games left to go, they appear destined to be headed for the play-in tournament bracket for the 2nd straight year and with that comes the possibility that LeBron James could miss the postseason entirely for just the 4th time in his storied 19-year career.
Game Preview: San Antonio Spurs vs. Los Angeles Lakers
