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LeBron James, Luka Doncic, and Austin Reaves have been praised for playing above their defensive standards, contributing to the Los Angeles Lakers having one of the best defenses in the NBA.
Following a trade involving Anthony Davis and Max Christie for Luka Doncic, the Lakers' defense has remained strong, with Doncic showing a notable improvement in defensive performance.
The Lakers are currently positioned fourth in the Western Conference standings.
Under first-year head coach JJ Redick, the team emphasizes defense as a strategy for winning games, ranking highly in various defensive metrics since key trades were made.
