What happened: The Los Angeles Lakers fell behind 87-80 against the Golden State Warriors as offensive lulls stalled their momentum. Los Angeles spent much of the ongoing contest working to cut into Golden State's advantage.

Why it matters: Los Angeles arrived with a 4-1 record following an Oct. 28 matchup against the LA Clippers. Maintaining position in early Western Conference play requires steady two-way play, making extended scoring droughts difficult to manage on the road.

What to watch: The Lakers look to stabilize their offense and mount a late run as the contest continues.