The Lakers have been facing an uphill battle as they try to compete without superstar Anthony Davis on the court. With their current roster, they are almost completely devoid of length, leaving them vulnerable at the defensive end, and resulting in four losses on the trot. As if that wasn't enough, they now face Orlando Magic, who have 6-10 to 7-foot tall players, with Davis still out of action. Coach Darvin Ham has resorted to playing a lineup with five guards, but the challenge remains huge for the Lakers - can they find a way to salvage their season? Full Article: https://www.latimes.com/sports/lakers/story/2022-12-26/los-angeles-lakers-orlando-magic-nba-game-preview Photo Credits: Los Angeles Times: https://www.latimes.com/sports/lakers/story/2022-12-26/los-angeles-lakers-orlando-magic-nba-game-preview Silver Screen and Roll: https://www.silverscreenandroll.com/2022/12/5/23493731/lakers-notebook-anthony-davis-roll-shooting-smarter-deficient-guard-lineups-russell-westbrook-stats The Ringer: https://www.theringer.com/nba/2019/12/19/21029077/lakers-bucks-clippers-lebron-james-anthony-davis-giannis The Ringer: https://nbarankings.theringer.com/ NBA.com: https://www.nba.com/lakers/news/getting-to-know-darvin-ham-part-two-06292022