Coming off a thrilling win against the Dallas Mavericks, the Los Angeles Lakers are surging at just the right time. Wednesday night, April 9, was a statement game, not just for the team but especially for Luka Dončić,

On the "The Why With Dwyane Wade" podcast, Rondo revealed that he was mad at Lakers coach Frank Vogel for not playing him in the fourth quarter of Game 5 of that NBA Finals against the Miami Heat. The Heat beat the Lakers, 111-108, and extended the series.

Luka Doncic and LeBron James are constants. But in a loaded West, Austin Reaves might be the difference between a deep playoff run for the Lakers and an early exit.