When megastar LeBron James led his band of Hollywood mercenaries to 120-94 throttling of the Golden State Warriors, it was as predictable as it was brutal.
The Lakers are on a mission to make the postseason for the first time since 2013, and have assembled a fearsome roster comprised of All-Stars and hardened veterans.
Meanwhile, their rivals from the Bay Area are recuperating from the physical and financial toll of dominating the NBA over the last five seasons. Last night, Draymond Green was the only Warrior on the floor who had ever tasted dynastic champagne, which must have been a bizarre sight for ex-Dubs/current Lakers JaVale McGee, DeMarcus Cousins, and Quinn Cook.