Inconsistency has plagued this team through Week 1. A solid victory over the Los Angeles Clippers gave fans hope, then back-to-back losses to the Golden State Warriors and San Antonio Spurs brought them back down to Earth.
A two-point victory over the Atlanta Hawks was fun to watch, but it can't be ignored that the team blew a 21-point lead and was outscored by double digits in the fourth quarter.
Hope shouldn't be lost for fans in L.A., but expectations should be tempered. This team has a chance to surprise some people throughout the year, but it's going to take a stronger showing from a handful of players to make that dream become a reality.
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Article Source: Bleacher Report - Los Angeles Lakers
