The severely shorthanded Lakers team that went 1-5 in the preseason cautiously stepped its way into the regular season only to become just as banged up, but have somehow found much different results by going 3-2 in their first five contests.

Prepared to be down LeBron James, the team has already also had Luka Dončić, Marcus Smart, Jaxson Hayes, and Gabe Vincent miss time, and on the second night of a back-to-back in just their fourth game of the season had just seven of their 14 regular contract players available.

The games have not always been pretty, but after an opening night struggle-fest vs. a Warriors team that looks very strong, the team has won three of its next four games through a combination of high-level offense, steady production from its role players and some huge individua

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