What happened: The Los Angeles Lakers built an 82-71 lead with 9:51 remaining in the third quarter Tuesday night before falling in a 136-129 final. Over the remainder of the game from that 9:51 mark, Jrue Holiday scored 12 points while the entire Lakers reserve unit combined for 11.

Why it matters: Getting outproduced by a single opposing player after the 9:51 mark of the third quarter underscored the second-unit scoring drought that cost Los Angeles its third-quarter cushion. Without reliable reserve offense to sustain late-game stretches, the Lakers face heavier scoring demands on their starting lineup to close out regular-season contests.

What to watch: Watch how Los Angeles adjusts its second-unit rotation and reserve scoring distribution in upcoming regular-season games.