The Lakers, who have a 21-17 record, ended a three-game losing streak on Wednesday by overcoming a 66-54 halftime deficit to defeat the Miami Heat 117-108. After playing the Nets, they will visit the Los Angeles Clippers, who are currently in fifth place, on Sunday, making these next two games very important for them.

Redick has challenged the Lakers ever since he took the job as head coach. There's been a level of accountability, transparency, and consistency throughout this season. So far, that method has paid off. They sit at the No. 6 seed right now with a 21-17 record. Los Angeles has had some bumps in the road, as all teams do.

Anthony Davis was a late scratch against the Nets on Friday night because of plantar fasciitis in his left foot. It marked his third missed game of the season.

The Los Angeles Lakers are set to face off against the Brooklyn Nets on Friday evening in an exciting East-West showdown. As the game approaches, the team is op