The Lakers are back in Southern California on Wednesday, after splitting their four-game road trip (2-2). If this happened at the start of the season, that record would have been acceptable, but given their current situation where they’re fighting for a spot in the play-in tournament and had a real chance to be 3-1, it’s not the most ideal mark to end the road trip with.
But if there’s something positive to take away from the past three games, it’s Russell Westbrook’s efficient performances. Westbrook — who finished with 20 points, 11 assists, and 4 rebounds on Monday’s win against the Clevland Cavaliers — has looked far more comfortable and confident on the floor for the last three games.