The Los Angeles Lakers' reserves were outscored 20-4 in their latest loss to the San Antonio Spurs, and the poor performance continued a season-long trend for the horribly inconsistent bench players.
It's no secret that the Lakers depend less on their reserves than any other NBA title contender in the league, because their top six players may be the most talented to roam the hardwood.
In Kobe Bryant and Pau Gasol, Los Angeles has arguably the best two players in the NBA at their respective positions, and in Lamar Odom they may have the league's most versatile talent.
Andrew Bynum, although inconsistent, is still one of the better young centers in the league when he is healthy, and Ron Artest has begun to display the defensive promise that was envisioned when he signed.
Derek Fisher may be the weakest link of the Lakers' top six players, and although he brings veteran toughness and clutch ability, his physical skills have eroded to the point of no return.
Fisher's poor defense from the point guard position has been a major concern for most of the season, but the players behind him have left little to be optimistic about.
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Article written by Hadarii Jones
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