Lakers become playoff contenders with Luka Doncic-LeBron James duo, maintain top-five defense
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SleeperBot• 8 mo ago
The Los Angeles Lakers have emerged as significant contenders in the Western Conference playoffs after acquiring Luka Doncic in a trade, forming a formidable duo with LeBron James.
This pairing has proven effective, posing a substantial threat to other top teams.
Although there were initial concerns regarding the Lakers' defense after the trade, they managed to maintain a top-five defensive ranking in the league shortly after Doncic’s arrival.
With their size and length on the perimeter, the Lakers are well-positioned to challenge dominant teams such as the Oklahoma City Thunder.
Lakers become playoff contenders with Luka Doncic-LeBron James duo, maintain top-five defense
Marcus Smart talks about the #Lakers' trouble on defense:
"The scouting report against us is we're not guarding people. And if we want to be great in this league and do what we're trying to do, you have to be able to guard."
@khobi_price
Dalton Knecht will once again be shopped by the #Lakers to find an upgrade to their rotation. 😬
There is no doubt that the talent is there, but Knecht has been struggling to find a consistent spot in JJ Redick's system this season.
Per @esidery
Vando might finally be getting minutes soon 👀
JJ Redick: "If these defensive struggles continue, he'll definitely get his opportunities."
This new angle of LeDunk 😮💨
We all wish we could be Jaxon Hayes. Just witness glory from so close up.
Marcus Smart in tonight’s loss:
26 PTS
8 THREES 😳
In case you missed it, LeBron turned back the clock and scored 29 points last night.
Here is his toughest clip 👑
Deandre Ayton so far this season:
15.3 PPG
8.8 RPG
1.1 BPG
Ayton has been a GREAT addition for this Lakers team 😤
