What is it about star players from opposing teams when they play the Lakers?

I agree with you on both parts, especially letting the bench players finish the game. The starters were doing horrible, while the bench players were doing great. The bench players deserved to be out there, they brought them back into the game. I have no idea why they fold to the Lakers, but i notice it too. The starters just play with no enthusiasm, and the bench players are excited to be out there because they don't get the playing time that starters do.