Due to a plethora of injuries, including one to LeBron James, that situation has changed entirely. Since then, the Lakers have lost four games in a row and dropped from the second seed to the fifth seed in the Western Conference.

LeBron James is getting closer to a return, but he’s not quite ready yet. The Lakers star is currently sidelined due to a left groin strain sustained during a game against the Celtics on March 8. The injury occurred in the fourth quarter before James exited the game with 6:44 remaining and did not return for the remainder of the contest.

Luka Doncic's connection with Austin Reaves, with the latter admitting that their partnership for the Lakers is growing by the day.

The Lakers didn't play a very good game on Sunday versus the Suns, but they played well enough to end their four-game losing streak.