"After winning only 10 of 18 games to start the season and averaging just 92.3 points, the Lakers took a day to pause and reflect on their play. They did not practice Monday but will return to the court today.

"I think we still have a long way to go in terms of being what we're capable of being," veteran Derek Fisher said. "Obviously, after three losses in a row, regardless of how you feel about your team you can't feel great about where we are right now."

A new coach, several new players, a lack of practice time and new offensive and defensive schemes have the Lakers looking out of sync more often than not. They appear fine one minute and terrible the next, especially on offense."