It’s far too early for panic in Lakerland, but never too early for concern.
Blowing a 26-point game to the perpetually tanking Oklahoma City Thunder is one thing, especially with so many new parts and LeBron James sidelined with an ankle injury.
Never mind the irony in the statistically aware Russell Westbrook taking umbrage with Darius Bazley playing to the final buzzer in true Westbrook fashion, prompting an ejection from Westbrook after his outburst.
But the answer should be simple and indisputable, even with a healthy James — play through Anthony Davis.