All too often both this season and last season, the Los Angeles Lakers have come out against inferior teams with what has seemed like a casual attitude and played down to the level of their opposition.

The Los Angeles Lakers suffered an unexpected 118-104 loss to the Philadelphia 76ers, a defeat that was made worse by the early exit of Anthony Davis due to an abdominal muscle strain.

The Los Angeles Lakers, now in direct Western Conference NBA playoff contention, are aiming to build on their winning streak. Anthony Davis’ stellar performances have been pivotal, prompting surprising words from head coach JJ Redick.