So far, I believe the Lakers are doing just fine, given the circumstances. Lets look at the breakdown:
Out of 26 games, the Lakers have a record of 20-6 (.769), good for 2nd best in the league.
Record with Shaq: 8-0 (1.000) Record w/out Shaq: 12-6 (.667)
Remember, the Lakers have played 61.5% of their games on the road, making their overall record look even more impressive.
When we get the Diesel back, I wouldn't be surprised to see them win 15 of the next 16 or 17 games!