The Lakers are still looking for answers as they navigate this new season with new personnel. Tonight, they took the stage for the first meaningful matchup against the Phoenix Suns since Round 1, Game 6 of the 2021 NBA Playoffs. The Suns looked essentially the same against the new Lakers in their 115-105 win.
The Lakers started big, tried small, went back to big, then small. The first quarter looked promising for Los Angeles, but the bottom fell out and the Lakers scrambled around the floor. The Purple and Gold are searching for synchrony.
Coach Frank Vogel talked through his team’s struggles, “Offensively we’re learning about our team.