The Lakers (17-18) now have lost four of their last five games and nine of 12 since they won the NBA's In-Season Tournament. The Lakers aren't losing because their big guys are playing poorly or are missing due to illness or injury. So the whole lineup thing is an excuse," he said. "That team played harder than us tonight, executed better than us tonight, more physical than us tonight. Asked after the game if it represented the worst moment of the Lakers' season, Reaves said he'd likely do the same soul-searching he always does after a loss.

Source: Los Angeles Times January 05, 2024 04:08 UTC