Tonight, as the Los Angeles Lakers fell to the Oklahoma City Thunder 121-92, the silence on LA’s bench spoke volumes. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and his team dismantled the Lakers’ defense, with the reigning MVP tallying 30 points and 9 assists in just three quarters. The Thunder, playing on the second night of a back-to-back, showcased the form that secured them last year’s championship title. By halftime, LA was trailing by 30 points, and the harsh reality set in: without LeBron James, this team isn’t going far.

LeBron has been sidelined at the start of the season due to sciatica, a nerve irritation in his glute. However, before tipoff, Malika Andrews provided a spark of hope, reporting on LeBron’s major rehab update: “Los Angeles Lakers, help, it could be on the way here”.

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