Anthony Davis Dominates, Talen Horton-Tucker Returns... and So Does Alex Caruso - a podcast by Locked On Podcast Network, Anthony Irwin

The Lakers may have done their work early on Sunday with a rare non-TV motivated 12:30 pm start, but that doesn't mean they weren't really busy. They busted out a new starting lineup featuring Talen Horton-Tucker, who was making his season debut. They made it clear LeBron James was on his way back, perhaps for Monday's game against the Bulls, but if not then, sometime during the week. Oh, and they beat San Antonio behind a monster performance from Anthony Davis.

So much to discuss!It starts with A.D.. Against an undersized Spurs team, Davis didn't screw around, finishing with 19 points in the first half, most coming on dunks and lobs inside (including one he fed to himself!). Davis has been excellent to start the year, both on the floor and particularly when it comes to leadership, demonstrated by his reaction to Friday's loss to Minnesota followed by his performance Sunday. Meanwhile, THT's was instant and obvious. His 17 points were two more than Kent Bazemore, who was a DNP-CD, has in November. What does THT's return mean for the rotation? Will Frank Vogel continue to go small, even as opponents get bigger?

Finally, Alex Caruso will return to Staples Center Monday with the Bulls, where he'll receive a huge ovation from a fan base that still loves the guy. But after his appearance on JJ Redick's podcast last week, where he made it clear the Lakers unquestionably low-balled him, the "did the Lakers eff up?" conversation has been rekindled.HOSTS: Andy and Brian Kamenetzky

SEGMENT 1: AD dominates as the Lakers win Sunday.SEGMENT 2: THT is back? What changed with him there, and what does it mean going forward?

SEGMENT 3: Looking forward to Caruso's return. How much of a difference maker would he have been on this squad?Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!

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