The Lakers Lose to Dallas, Fall Out of the Play-in Race. Can Anthony Davis and LeBron James Return Fast Enough?

For the Lakers, the losses keep on coming. This time, it was against the Mavericks in Dallas, 128-110, with LeBron James and Anthony Davis sitting out with injuries. Russell Westbrook and Malik Monk put up some nice numbers, but the Lakers were throughly outclassed in terms of available talent. Mavs Point-Forward/Point God Luke Doncic predictably carved up L.A.'s defense, and it got out of control really fast. So where do the Lakers go from here, in terms of providing motivation as a team currently outside the play-in picture, with the odds increasingly against them? Well, there's the potential return of AD either Friday or Sunday - LeBron's ETA remains fuzzy - and he would provide a desperately needed lift. But also, guys like Monk and Stanley Johnson were emphatic after the loss that they're prideful pros and ain't about to quit anytime soon. Plus, an interesting question in light of the matchup? Could this season, (bleep)storm that it's been, worked out any better under former Lakers assistant/current Mavericks Head Coach Jason Kidd? Hosts: Andy and Brian Kamenetzky Segment One: A breakdown of the shellacking in Dallas, and update on LeBron and AD. Segment Two: The Kamenetzkys refute the idea that this loss was about effort. Segment Three: Signs of pride from the role players, and could the team have been better under Kidd? Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! PrizePicks Check out PrizePicks.com and use promo code: “NBA” or go to your app store and download the app today. PrizePicks is daily fantasy made easy! Built Bar Built Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKED15,” and you’ll get 15% off your next order. BetOnline BetOnline.net has you covered this season with more props, odds and lines than ever before. BetOnline – Where The Game Starts! Rock Auto Amazing selection. Reliably low prices. All the parts your car will ever need. Visit RockAuto.com and tell them Locked On sent you. TrueBill Don’t fall for subscription scams. Start cancelling today at Truebill.com/LOCKEDONNBA. NBA Top Shot NBA Top Shot is the future of being an NBA fan. Own officially-licensed rare NFTs of the greatest Moments from NBA history. Sign up today at lockedon.nbatopshot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices