The Lakers Find New Lows On Offense, Losing Their 11th Straight Road Game

The Lakers are a bad team when everything is going well. When they're not, as has been the case in the opening quarters of the last three games including Wednesday's loss to Minnesota, it's hard even to call them an NBA team. Los Angeles missed all 10 of its three-point attempts in the first quarter, Wednesday. Against the Raptors Monday night, they were 0-12 in the opening quarter. All told, they're 1-33 from beyond the arc in the opening 12 minutes over their last three games. In related news, the Lakers have been down big in all three. So what gives? Is it just more cosmic comedy to find ways to lose that seem to defy statistical possibilities? The cold spell is taking a major dent out of the team's confidence, even if (as was the case Wednesday) the Lakers don't pack it in. Morale, understandably, is obviously very low. Meanwhile, opposing teams are taking great joy in beating them down, though perhaps none more overtly than Minnesota on Wednesday. Is there anything that can be done to help players regain some confidence, whether individually or as a group? Finally, Karl Anthony Towns is on a serious hot streak, while Anthony Davis is on the sidelines. KAT isn't the defensive player Davis is, but he's a more versatile offensive force. Which is more valuable? Has Towns surpassed Davis in the "Which guy would you rather have?" rankings? In a season of disappointment for Davis, it feels like a much harder question to answer than it was in October. HOSTS: Andy and Brian Kamenetzky SEGMENT 1: The Lakers lose in statistically improbable ways, which seems to fit right into the general vibe of this season. SEGMENT 2: The Lakers have a confidence problem. Is there anything that can be done to fix it? SEGMENT 3: KAT vs. AD... Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! PrizePicks Check out PrizePicks.com and use promo code: “NBA” or go to your app store and download the app today. PrizePicks is daily fantasy made easy! Built Bar Built Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKED15,” and you’ll get 15% off your next order. BetOnline BetOnline.net has you covered this season with more props, odds and lines than ever before. BetOnline – Where The Game Starts! Rock Auto Amazing selection. Reliably low prices. All the parts your car will ever need. Visit RockAuto.com and tell them Locked On sent you. Athletic Greens Athletic Greens is going to give you a FREE 1 year supply of immune-supporting Vitamin D AND 5 FREE travel packs with your first purchase. All you have to do is visit athleticgreens.com/NBANETWORK. Novo Sign up for your FREE business checking account RIGHT NOW at Novo.co/NBA. Plus, Locked On NBA listeners get access to over $5,000 in perks and discounts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices