It's been a while since Lakers fans could feel genuinely good about the team, but it's possible at least things are starting to turn. That was the feeling at least following Friday's 134-118 win over the Atlanta Hawks at the Crypt. It was their fourth straight victory, and one where you could see signs of what things could look like going forward, including...

• Continued dominance from LeBron James...
• Malik Monk continuing to burn things up as a scorer, in ways that can unlock lots of possibilities for L.A...
• Russell Westbrook taking better care of the ball (perhaps because always needed as a go-to scorer?)...
• Some (knock on wood) actual continuity, and as full a roster as the Lakers have had all year...
• Remember, Anthony Davis will return at some point.

Is it truly safe to put out those positive vibes? To allow yourself as a fan to be vulnerable in what's been a Lucy-pulls-the-football type of year? Maybe, maybe not. But for one night at least, Lakers fans are going to sleep feeling optimistic.

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