Going into the 2017-18 season, expectations were high for the Los Angeles Lakers after an offseason that saw them add key free agents in Kentavious Caldwell-Pope and Andrew Bogut, Brook Lopez via a trade and four rookies through the draft.
That is all in addition to their young core of Brandon Ingram, Julius Randle, Larry Nance Jr. and Jordan Clarkson all working hard to get better this offseason.
The season did not get off to a good start though, as the Lakers were blown out by the Los Angeles Clippers in their season-opener Thursday night.
Luckily for the Lakers though, they had an opportunity to get back on the floor Friday night as they traveled to the Phoenix Suns.