A devastated Anthony Davis sat in the visiting locker room in Chicago less than twenty-four hours before tip on Thursday night, following his Lakers’ difficult loss to the Bulls.

Davis stated that his squad would not be receiving a break and that they would have to find a means to turn around internally.

Davis played Thursday against the Timberwolves, the best team in the Western Conference, after rolling his ankle for the second time in two weeks. Even though the Lakers played well, they lost their fourth straight game 118-111, with LeBron James missing his second straight game due to injury.
The Lakers were in the game well into the second half thanks to Davis’ 31 points, but they were never able to generate enough stops or points.
However, it was a step in the right direction, with the Lakers finally displaying fight and intensity before faltering in the fourth. Despite 20 points from Austin Reaves, 18 from Rui Hachimura, and 17 from D’Angelo Russell, the squad was unable to secure a significant away victory due to Minnesota’s size and 18 Lakers errors.
Rudy Gobert finished with 13 points, 15 rebounds, and 27 points, while Anthony Edwards scored 21 points and Karl-Anthony Towns had 21.
According to Davis, “I think the effort was there.” Naturally, losing four games in a row stinks. It’s difficult. Your goal is to return to the winning column. However, I believe that overall, tonight’s effort was there. We behaved as though we were playing to win. We were a little more assured and collaborative in our games. But losing stinks. No ethical wins.
James, who continues to be listed as out with a lower-leg injury on the team’s injury report, missed the second night of a back-to-back for the Lakers.
Gabe Vincent was benched by the Lakers for the back-to-back game following his Wednesday return from knee issues.  Before the game, Ham remarked of Vincent, “That’s one of those things where you just have to be careful.” “When you try to reintegrate someone who has been gone for that long, there are going to be limits and guidelines. The same thing applied to [Jarred Vanderbilt]. Additionally, the decision to avoid playing back-to-back games was made in advance.
The Lakers, who have played 11 away games in their previous 14 games due to an insane schedule that has left them shorthanded and exhausted, have discovered a level of confidence and energy that they have largely only shown when winning the in-season tournament.
We certainly don’t regret what we were able to do. Before the game, Ham stated, “It’s just something you got to figure out.” It’s fresh. It produced a travelling equivalent of a whirlwind. However, nobody will ultimately feel sorry for you, especially now that you’re $500,000 richer.
Of course, the Lakers were compensated for their victory in Vegas, but there was a true cost that continued into the second week of play.
Russell has been in the midst of that decline as well.
He scored just four points in the opening three quarters of his game against his old squad, being mostly silent for the second consecutive night. Russell only managed two points on Wednesday in Chicago.
Before the game, Ham claimed that the normal ups and downs of a year are the reason for his inconsistent play in December.
“You mean it’s just the ups and downs of an NBA season? Different matchups and factors are involved’, Ham remarked. It goes without saying that some of the greatest defenders will be deployed against him. He just needs to continue making small progress. All you need to do is keep playing. During an NBA season, there will be periods and moments when things are a touch dry for you.
Despite his blazing start in the fourth quarter and his 13 points in the last quarter, Russell was unable to lead the Lakers to victory.
“Obviously, I just need to get better,” Russell remarked. Seek out a means to improve. There’s no justification for that Seeing some enter was encouraging. However, it goes without saying that we desired to win. Had to perform better. The Lakers will take on the Thunder in Oklahoma City on Saturday in an attempt to salvage the trip.
“The NBA season is here. Both ups and downs are inevitable, according to Davis. We’re now going through a bad patch after losing four straight games. Clearly, we are aware of our potential as a team. We simply haven’t had the same experience as we did when we were eliminated last year and advanced to the conference finals. All we need to do is return to winning. It really is that easy.
“All we have to do is keep fighting and playing hard.” Perform with vigour and effort; we regard Saturday as a must-win game.