So far, the Los Angeles Lakers are not off to an ideal start on their post-All-Star break pursuit of a playoff spot. Yes, they came back from a 19-point deficit to beat the Houston Rockets, but all the momentum they generated from that game netted them consecutive losses against the New Orleans Pelicans (without Anthony Davis) and Memphis Grizzlies (who dealt away Marc Gasol at the trade deadline).
After the game, Luke Walton surprisingly praised his team for the effort they put forth that resulted in one of the most disappointing losses of the season.