The Lakers drop a game to the under-manned Hawks and we decide not to panic.

DeAndre Ayton cut Wemby down to size, the Lakers contained the league's 2nd hottest team, lead by Luka's 35 and Marcus Smart (10 for 10 from the line).

Nick Smith Jr. Goes. Nuts!!!! DA puts in a solid day's work against his former team, Rui steps up, and the Lakers steal a win with half the squad ailing against a dynamic young Portland squad. Bronny contributes 6 assists ad is starting to find his niche.

We continue our discussion with a deeper dive into the role players.

Luka continues his blistering start, Austin comes down to earth, but barely, Jake goes nuts, and the Lakers beat the hot Heat with an excellent team effort that included a promising cameo from Bronny.

Luka returns, drops 44, 12, and 6. The Lakers get the victory with contributions from AR, Smart, and Jake. Meanwhile, THE DODGERS WIN THE BEST GAME 7 IN THE BEST WORLD SERIES EVER!!!!!!!!!! Dave Roberts for MVP!!!

Austin Reeves saved the lakers from a potentially devastating loss with a last second shot that adds credence to his all-star status. Supported by the entire roster (or what remained thereof), including hot shooting from Jake n Bake, another solid outing from Dominayton, solid rebounding and passing from Vando, and a reminder that Dalton Knecht is a baller.

In a battle defined by injuries, the level of basketball play was not worth the price of admission, outside of Austin Reeves 41, also marred by 8 turnovers.

Austin Reeves goes nuts for 51 points and the Lakers shock the Sacramento Kings, winning without Lebron nor Luka. Full team contributions made this a happy vibe game. It was tough throughout, but the Lakers really kept fighting.

Lead by Luka's 49, the Lakers eek out a surprising victory over last year's Conference Finalist, the Minnesota Timberwolves, featuring contributions from the entire team.