All too often both this season and last season, the Los Angeles Lakers have come out against inferior teams with what has seemed like a casual attitude and played down to the level of their opposition.

While it was a mismatch on paper, JJ Reddick still implored his Lakers to play with a chip on their shoulder against the Wizards.

The Los Angeles Lakers have been one of the more fascinating teams to watch this season. For every good win they have, they somehow have a horrible loss like th