Yes, it was the second night of a back-to-back and correct, Anthony Davis did not play. Even so, you expect a better effort defensively and even with Davis out, the Lakers were still the more talented team on paper. However, that's all they were because, on the court, the Hawks were in control the entire game and never trailed during the second half.
James wasn't awful, but he didn't bring the appropriate energy, especially in lieu of Davis' absence. He was subpar on a night they needed him to be great.
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