LOS ANGELES – The Lakers really ought to send the Dodgers some flowers.

Congratulations are in order for a second consecutive World Series berth, of course.

But also, gratitude.

A thank you to the Boys in Blue for taking L.A.’s full focus off of the Lake Show for at least another week. The Dodgers have created a notable distraction while JJ Redick and crew figure out how to play basketball without LeBron James.

Sciatica made James miss the first season opener in his illustrious 22-season career Tuesday. Instead of making his presence felt on the floor, he sat courtside on his elevated throne at the end of the bench beside Bronny.

Turns out that even with super-duper-star Luka Doncic holding the reins and his gold No. 77s visible everywhere you looked at Crypto.com Arena, the Lakers re

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