Luka Doncic went 9 of 21 and looked significantly less sharp than in most previous games during his monthlong scoring tear.
The LA Lakers have to hope that these moves will give them a bit of a boost, because they need whatever they can get right now.
The Lakers are currently the ninth seed and find themselves only 2 1/2 games ahead of Portland, who has the same record as New Orleans.
LeBron James, Frank Vogel were in disbelief as the Clippers won the challenge, but in a fairly unconventional way.
LeBron James was reportedly disappointed with the front office's inaction during the trade deadline, and that was followed by statements.