The Los Angeles Lakers have shown tremendous resiliency since the month of February as injuries have robbed them of several key contributors. Kyle Kuzma’s return to action Friday night was a welcomed sight, but it wasn’t enough for the Lakers to avoid a loss to the Miami Heat.
It was a tough pill to swallow for a young team with such high expectations in place, as the Lakers continue on without forward Brandon Ingram and Josh Hart. They now shift their attention to Monday’s opponent, the Indiana Pacers, for the opener of a four-game road trip.
Indiana enters play occupying the fifth seed in the Eastern Conference, in what has turned into a remarkable season.