Here is what you need to know before the Lakers return home to face the New Orleans Pelicans.
1) Both teams are hoping for reinforcements
The Lakers’ rotation has taken several hits over the past couple weeks, and they’re hoping to get back to full strength (or close to it) against New Orleans.
They have dropped back-to-back games without JaVale McGee, whose rim protection has been vital to the team’s defensive success this season.
Similarly, it would be a huge boost to regain Brandon Ingram’s scoring and long-armed defense and/or Rajon Rondo’s playmaking.