After two straight massive overtime victories against the Charlotte Hornets and Miami Heat, the Lakers looked like they had nothing left in the tank in Friday’s loss vs. the Minnesota Timberwolves. While this isn’t an excuse for their lackluster performance, it seems like the injuries have caught up on the purple and gold and have forced several players to play more minutes than they expected.
And the worst part? It’s only going to get tougher for the Lakers as they wait on LeBron James (who Frank Vogel mentioned is now cleared for on-court activities on Friday) and the rest to get back on the court.