[First Take] Matt Barnes says he thinks Magic Johnson left the Lakers because he was "done being the bulletproof vest" for the franchise.

Larry Bird "Magic Johnson is by far the best player I've ever played against and really ever seen"

Paolo Banchero drills a contested three over Scottie Barnes

Goon Russell Westbrook is NOT starting for the Lakers tonight LeBron Pat Bev Troy Brown Lonnie Walker and Damian Jones

Tyler Johnson goes 4/4 from 3 in the 1st quarter