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Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James, right, drives toward the basket as Orlando Magic guard Terrence Ross defends during the first half of an NBA basketball game Wednesday, Jan. 15, 2020, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

Magic snap Lakers’ 9-game winning streak in 119-118 thriller

By GREG BEACHAM - Associated Press

Dallas Mavericks guard Tim Hardaway Jr. (11) gets the ball away from Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (23) during the first half of an NBA basketball game Friday, Jan. 10, 2020, in Dallas. (AP Photo/Richard W. Rodriguez)

James leads Lakers over frustrated Doncic, Mavericks 129-114

By SCHUYLER DIXON - Associated Press

Los Angeles Lakers forward Kyle Kuzma (0) shoots in front of Oklahoma City Thunder guard Terrance Ferguson, center, in the first half of an NBA basketball game Saturday, Jan. 11, 2020, in Oklahoma City. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)

Lakers top Thunder 125-110 without LeBron, Anthony Davis

By CLIFF BRUNT - Associated Press

New York Knicks forward Bobby Portis, left, and Los Angeles Lakers forward Anthony Davis reach for a rebound during the first half of an NBA basketball game Tuesday, Jan. 7, 2020, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

Anthony Davis bruises back in Lakers’ 117-87 win over Knicks

By GREG BEACHAM - Associated Press

Los Angeles Lakers forward Anthony Davis winces as he hits the ground after falling while trying to defend against a shot by New York Knicks forward Julius Randle during the second half of an NBA basketball game Tuesday, Jan. 7, 2020, in Los Angeles. Davis left the game. The Lakers won 117-87. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

Lakers’ Anthony Davis to travel after negative MRI from fall

By GREG BEACHAM - Associated Press

Los Angeles Lakers center Dwight Howard reacts after dunking against the Dallas Mavericks during the first half of an NBA basketball game Sunday, Dec. 29, 2019, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Michael Owen Baker)

LeBron reaches assist milestone as Lakers beat Mavericks

By JOE REEDY - Associated Press

Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James, right, shoots in front of Portland Trail Blazers center Hassan Whiteside during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Portland, Ore., Saturday, Dec. 28, 2019. (AP Photo/Craig Mitchelldyer)

Kuzma, James lead Lakers past Trail Blazers 128-120

By ERIK GARCÍA GUNDERSEN - Associated Press

Toronto Raptors guard Kyle Lowry (7) and teammate forward Rondae Hollis-Jefferson (4) celebrate after defeating the Dallas Mavericks in NBA basketball game action in Toronto, Sunday, Dec. 22, 2019. (Frank Gunn/The Canadian Press via AP)

The NBA on Christmas: Things to know about league showcase

By TIM REYNOLDS - Associated Press

Los Angeles Lakers' LeBron James, left, and Los Angeles Clippers' Kawhi Leonard (2) chase the ball during the second half of an NBA basketball game Wednesday, Dec. 25, 2019, in Los Angeles. The Clippers won 111-106. (AP Photo/Ringo H.W. Chiu)

Kawhi Leonard, Clippers rally to beat Lakers 111-106

By DAN GREENSPAN - Associated Press

AP Sportlight

By Compiled by PAUL MONTELLA - Associated Press

Los Angeles Lakers guard Rajon Rondo, right, attempts a layup against Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic during the first half of an NBA basketball game Sunday, Dec. 22, 2019, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Michael Owen Baker)

Nuggets beat LeBron-less Lakers 128-104 for 6th win in row

By BETH HARRIS - Associated Press

Milwaukee Bucks' Giannis Antetokounmpo reacts after making a basket and being fouled during the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Los Angeles Lakers Thursday, Dec. 19, 2019, in Milwaukee. The Bucks won 111-104. (AP Photo/Morry Gash)

Antetokounmpo, Bucks beat Davis-led Lakers 111-104

By KEITH JENKINS - Associated Press

Milwaukee Bucks' Giannis Antetokounmpo reacts after a dunk during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Cleveland Cavaliers Saturday, Dec. 14, 2019, in Milwaukee. (AP Photo/Morry Gash)

Giannis, Bucks visit prison with Laker showdown looming

By KEITH JENKINS - Associated Press

Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (23) shoots behind Indiana Pacers forward T.J. Warren (1) during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Indianapolis, Tuesday, Dec. 17, 2019. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)

Pacers rally late to snap Lakers’ road winning streak at 14

By MICHAEL MAROT - Associated Press

Los Angeles Lakers forward Anthony Davis (3) drives past Atlanta Hawks center Alex Len in the second half of an NBA basketball game Sunday, Dec. 15, 2019, in Atlanta. Los Angles won 101-96.(AP Photo/John Bazemore)

Sprained ankle keeps Davis out of Lakers-Pacers game

Associated Press

Dallas Mavericks' Kristaps Porzingis dunks during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Milwaukee Bucks Monday, Dec. 16, 2019, in Milwaukee. (AP Photo/Morry Gash)

Bucks’ 18-game winning streak ends with 120-116 loss to Mavs

By JIM HOEHN - Associated Press

Atlanta Hawks forward Cam Reddish, left, grabs Los Angeles Lakers' LeBron James (23) during the first half of an NBA basketball game Sunday, Dec. 15, 2019, in Atlanta. (Curtis Compton/Atlanta Journal-Constitution via AP)

James’ caps busy weekend with 32 as Lakers beat Hawks 101-96

By PAUL NEWBERRY - Associated Press

Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (23) shoots over Miami Heat forward Jimmy Butler (22) and forward Meyers Leonard, right, during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Friday, Dec. 13, 2019, in Miami. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)

Lakers snap Heat’s home winning streak, top Miami 113-110

By TIM REYNOLDS - Associated Press

Orlando Magic's Jonathan Isaac (1) looks for a path to the basket against Los Angeles Lakers' Dwight Howard, left, during the second half of an NBA basketball game, Wednesday, Dec. 11, 2019, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux)

Analysis: Dwight Howard thriving in his smallest role yet

By TIM REYNOLDS - Associated Press

Orlando Magic's Jonathan Isaac (1) looks for a path to the basket against Los Angeles Lakers' Dwight Howard, left, during the second half of an NBA basketball game, Wednesday, Dec. 11, 2019, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux) **FILE**

Dwight Howard thriving in the smallest role of his 16-year career

By Tim Reynolds - Associated Press