Though some might step back and wonder about making the playoffs in the Western Conference, the young Los Angeles Lakers have started to hit notable speed bumps on a lengthy journey.
Notably, head coach Luke Walton has had to draw up game plans without key players due to injury and while getting as creative as possible on an odd road schedule.
Most recently, the Lakers concluded a wild four-game road stretch in which they mustered one win. In the finale Saturday, the depleted, exhausted roster took on the Memphis Grizzlies and came up shy of the mark, losing 103-100.