No Luka, Reaves, Kessler, Williams, Sexton or Thybulle... No Surprise, Lakers Lose to Warriors

In Monday's preseason opener, the Lakers were short a few important players, but still managed to put together a top shelf effort to beat Sacramento. 

One night later, they were down even more guys, and found the limits of what the remaining talent on hand could deliver. The Warriors took control early, and never gave it up in a game that was never close. Final score, 124-98.

The Lakers were without Luka Doncic, Austin Reaves, Walker Kessler, Ziaire Williams, Collin Sexton and Matisse Thybulle. That's six of the top eight guys in the rotation. And not only that, the Lakers really played without a point guard, since Bronny was the closest thing they had to a one, and his shortcomings as a true lead guard are no secret. Were there highlights? Kinda. Sandro Mamukelashvili had a nice game, with 15 points. Quentin Grimes had a few moments where his ability to put the ball on the floor to score was on display. Adou Thiero had a spectacular dunk. 

But overall, this was a throwaway game in most ways, because the Lakers couldn't generate enough organization or offense to really work through stuff and try to make evaluations. 

Lakers will take the floor again Thursday, hopefully with more folks. 

HOSTS: Andy and Brian Kamenetzky 

SEGMENT 1: The Lakers sit ... almost everyone? Good move? 

SEGMENT 2: Harder to learn lessons. 

SEGMENT 3: What's next for the preseason? 

PHOTO CREDIT: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images

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