Every NBA season has its highs and lows, and the Los Angeles Lakers are currently experiencing a low. LeBron James and company are trying to find ways to improve defensively so they can pick up more wins in a compact Western Conference.
But following a six-game winning streak, L.A. is struggling to keep those winning ways as they have now lost four of their last five. That includes crushing losses to the Orlando Magic, Denver Nuggets and Phoenix Suns, essentially sending the Lakers back to the drawing board.
With another loss at home to the Oklahoma City Thunder on Friday, the purple and gold will now head out on a four-game road trip.