Swanson: It’s cleanup in every aisle for LeBron-less Lakers

LOS ANGELES — The Lakers really ought to send the Dodgers some flowers.

Congratulations are in order for a second consecutive World Series berth, of course.

But also, gratitude.

A thank you to the Boys in Blue for taking L.A.’s full focus off of the Lake Show for at least another week. The Dodgers have created a notable distraction while JJ Redick and crew figure out how to play basketball without LeBron James.

Sciatica made James miss the first season opener in his illustrious 23-season career Tuesday.