Russell Westbrook played well unexpectedly. I mean, of course he has much more potential but he was not doing good in Lakers, he is getting much better, like his old self. And Anthony Davis is just such a valuable player. He is essential for Lakers. They must be begging the gods right now to let him stay healthy.
The outcome of this match showed that a healthy Davis is a key to the Lakers' success this season. So let's hope the Lakers' coaching and medical staff will do everything in their power to make Davis less injury prone. As for Westbrook, his performance was also good, considering he had a double-double. However, let me remind you that there was an important moment when Westbrook missed both free throws with 13 seconds left at the end of the 4th quarter. Thereby he could have easily ruined and negated Davis and LeBron's efforts in this match.
Yeah, if this didn't win this game because of Westbrook missing that free throw, he will then take the blame for their lost. Fortunately, the Bucks can't convert on a three to force OT, they take the gamble but it didn't paid off.
Davis really needs to be healthy this season so that the Lakers will have a good chance at least to reach playoff. But I don't see them winning the NBA ring though, there are a lot of really good teams in the West that they will go thru if they make the playoff and it will be a difficult task to beat them.