In a game that seemed essentially meaningless, at least when it came to its outcome, the Los Angeles Lakers competed hard with the Golden State Warriors for two quarters and change.
With LeBron James, Anthony Davis and Russell Westbrook all out of action, it was an opportunity for L.A.’s young players to prove themselves on a higher level, and several of them did just that.
The Lakers showed great energy throughout, but even with Stephen Curry not playing for the Warriors, they just had more talent than L.A., as they won 128-112.
This nightmarish season for the Purple and Gold has just two games left in it after tonight.