What happened: JJ Redick compared the Los Angeles Lakers on the eve of the regular-season opener against GSW to their form when camp opened three weeks ago. His answer started with early September and the days before the first preseason game.

Why it matters: Los Angeles enters the opener after Monday's league-wide roster cutdown to set opening-night groups. The comparison frames which lineup and rotation choices survived camp.

What to watch: The opener against GSW will reveal the starting lineup Redick settles on.