They shouldn't rely on AD only as they have superstars on their team, what they need is to make their piece work together. We know AD is now injury prone so best for the coaching staff to create multiple good plays for their other stars so that they can maximize their game plays. Its a big shame for them if they cannot climb up to playoffs knowing that they recruit to many strong players to their team for sure many will laugh at them if that happen.

You don't have to worry about Brookly Nets. They are in good hands even without Kyrie. Actually, they are now used to playing when he's not present.

You have to worry though for the Lakers since they are all problems. Even Anthony Davis will be back, if they will not change their performance, they will be in the tight spot for the upcoming playoffs. It's challenging to be part of the play-in tournament and the Lakers will again have the chance to undergo with it.

Looks like Davis' performance wasn't impressive in this match, but maybe he just needs a couple of games to get back in shape after his injury. By the way, you forgot about Monk. This guy scored 22 points, including 6 of 12 three-pointers. I think he was more helpful than Westbrook in this match.

We will have to wait and see about the Davis comeback. When Klay plays we see some rust in him, but he slowly gets back and hitting his outside shot in the next couple of games. So I'm expecting the same with Davis, and he just need to take the time and not force himself.

And it's good to see them winning against the Nets, but obviously, this is just be beginning for the Lakers. They are still in the bad position this season. And they need to at least stay at the 6th position for me just to be safe for the playoffs.

Seeing Davis back gives a lot of boosts, though his productions are not as his usual but better than his not on the floor.

Give him some more games and we will see improvements if no new injury would happen to him. They've
got this one from the Nets harden can't handle Both LeBron and Russ but still provide impressive lift
to keep that distance not too far. 33 points 11 asst. and 12 rebs. what a MVP performance from the Beard!

Well, that was expected since he just came back from injury. His presence on the court lift up the morale of the team and getting the victory against the short-handed Nets without Durant and Irving.

With regards to Monk, nobody is talking to this player. Like there are times where he is scoring 20 points or more in some of their games and for me, I think the Lakers should develop Monk because he can be a perfect shooting guard of the team. Him and Westbrook can be a good frontcourt duos but lets see how Monk goes. I just hope that he would be more consistent in terms of points because there are times where he only score 10 points or lower and there are times where he is scoring 20+ points.

^ I think you are right. Even though a few matches back, Westbrook was on a bad form for a couple of games but seems like slowly he has found his rhythm back and that is a good sign for the Lakers.

He's performing now on a consistent level and since Davis is back, it will give them the much-needed confidence and the skills needed on the pitch. Also, AD needs to be played carefully as he's very injury-prone. The coach needs to play a bigger role over here.

I guess we have the answer now, without Durant and Irving, Harden has difficulty carrying the team. And then Lebron had a good game and some players already step up and give Lebron some help. I think winning against the Nets might give Lakers some boost of confidence. I know the Nets are not complete, but the Lakers needed some win and it's on the expense of a top team.

Warriors won big time. Klay Thompson sinking most of his 3 point shots like a flash back of splash brothers. The first 3 shots was perfect until he missed 2 of them. I like how Steve Kerr is not rushing anything. Just play some minutes, heat up then go back to rest. Almost like he is still in recovery. Maybe, mentally.
However, Steph Curry after breaking the record is still having issues with his outside shots. He tried mid range and it's working so I guess he should stay there for a while until he acquire his powers back.