 Even that was only Hearn's second missed assignment for the Lakers since he had become the team's broadcaster in March 1961.He would not miss another until December 16, 2001.Over the course of the streak, Hearn was paired with several different color commentators, including "Hot" Rod Hundley, Pat Riley, Keith Erickson, Dick Schad, Lynn Shackelford and Stu Lantz.