Nov 29, 2013; Auburn Hills, MI, USA; Los Angeles Lakers point guard Steve Blake (5) goes to the basket against the Detroit Pistons during the second quarter at The Palace of Auburn Hills. Mandatory Credit: Tim Fuller-USA TODAY Sports
18. Los Angeles Lakers (9-9)
Last Week: 1-1
Previous Ranking: 18
Hanging Around: Kobe Bryant ruled out a return in Sacramento for Friday night, but left the door open to making his first appearance since April on Sunday when the Lakers host Toronto.
The Week That Was: The Lakers won at Detroit 106-102 on Friday and lost to the Trail Blazers 114-108 on Sunday.
The Numbers: 45.5% FG, 40.7% 3FG, 71.7% FT, 107 PPG
The Opponents: 43.9% FG, 32.3% 3FG (5th), 71.2% FT, 108 PPG
The Leaders: Wesley Johnson 17 ppg, Pau Gasol and Shawne Williams 8.5 rpg, Steve Blake 9.5 apg, Nick Young 2 spg, Johnson 3 bpg, Johnson 12-for-16 (75%) FG, Johnson 7-for-10 (70%) 3FG
Don’t! Shooters: Gasol 8-for-29 (27.6%) FG, Young 1-for-5 (20%) 3FG