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.

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.

With Anthony Davis sidelined due to an abdominal strain, the Lakers are left scrambling to fill the void in their frontcourt.