Apr 15, 2021; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Lakers guard Talen Horton-Tucker (5) moves to the basket against Boston Celtics center Moritz Wagner (20) during the second half at Staples Center. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports
The Los Angeles Lakers almost resemble a different team when you watch them. No LeBron James and no Anthony Davis, yet this Laker team has been able to establish an identity for themselves during this time of injuries.
It has taken some time to do, and there have been games that they have been outplayed, but no one can deny this team’s hustle and heart as well as the fact that this squad is growing and learning how to coexist without its two stars.