Of psychological relevance, the Lakers (27-12) also managed to avoid the jinxed 26-13 record that marked the beginning of their downfall last season.

• 湖人众将士也可以长舒一口气罢。今天的胜利让他们的战绩提升到27胜12负，没有重蹈上赛季从26胜13负开始崩溃的覆辙。