Road wins are hard to come by in the NBA. Last year, 18 teams had a record under .500 on the road. At home, only 11 franchises lost more than they won.

So, with the Lakers embarking on their first extended time away from Los Angeles, it had to be considered that things could get tough. Even still, this trip has been a dud for the Lakers.

Los Angeles was dominated by Atlanta, and Oklahoma City showed what championship basketball looks like. These results were disappointing and, as head coach JJ Redick admitted, until the team proves otherwise, this is who they are.

So, don’t expect much positivity in this week’s journal, but, as Harvey Dent said in “The Dark Knight,” the night is darkest just before the dawn. And I promise you, the dawn is coming.

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