The Los Angeles Lakers backcourt has been decimated by injuries. Rajon Rondo and Lonzo Ball have both missed significant time, with Ball being ruled out for the reason earlier this month.
In addition to those losses, LeBron James and Brandon Ingram have also suffered through injuries. James has been battling a groin injury since Christmas Day, while Ingram had Deep Venous Thrombosis.
Those four players are the best ball handlers and facilitators that the Lakers have on their roster. Alex Caruso has filled in admirably in recent weeks, playing some of the best basketball of his career.