The Lakers’ tank, previously thought to be indestructible, has now been shown to be vulnerable to sabotage from within. This game could easily have been a Lakers loss after the first quarter, but the inspired play of youngsters Jordan Clarkson, Jabari Brown, and Wayne Ellington ruined Byron Scott’s goal of losing.
Okay, I just came back from basketball-reference, and they seem to think that Ellington is 27 years old. That officially disqualifies him from “youngster” status, if it’s true. I have my doubts.
Anyway, I plan to see phantom injuries for certain key Lakers in the next few days. Jeremy Lin and Kobe Bryant were just the first step. How about Clarkson goes down with a big toe contusion? Jordan Hill, acute tummy ache. Wayne Ellington, allergic reaction to mango cocktail on the team plane. That should take care of any winning the Lakers might stumble into for the rest of the season.