Lakers Are Finally Practicing What They Preached and Reaping the Benefits With Anthony Davis https://t.co/Od8mymGA0E
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The Los Angeles Lakers are beginning to find their stride, pushing their way above the .500 mark. The Lakers have experienced a progressive shift forward as the team continues to find its identity. It finally features Los Angeles practicing what it preached concerning star big man Anthony Davis.
Since dropping their first two games, Los Angeles has scrapped out wins in four out of the last five contests. The only slip-up featured squandering a 26-point lead against the Oklahoma City Thunder. They are currently in the sixth spot, at a 4-3 mark, sitting 1.5 games out of the top spot.
The Lakers guided their way to a second straight win on Sunday against the Rockets behind a strong showing defensively. It was an effort that was headlined by the Lakers finally doing what they said they would be weeks before the season opener.
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However, the Lakers‘ bread and butter under Vogel has been their defense. It’s been the separating factor that’s led the team to success. The Rockets may not have been a high-quality opponent, but Los Angeles flexed their defensive muscle.
They held Houston a season-best 85 points, including 20 or fewer points in each of the first three quarters. The Lakers stifled the Rockets by forcing 27 turnovers while limiting them to 21.4% shooting from beyond the arc. It may be only one game, but it’s a definite stride in the right direction.
“It definitely felt like Lakers basketball tonight,” James said. “Defensively, it’s what Frank has been preaching. We know he’s always on us about defense and about protecting the rim. Not having turnovers and being efficient. Sharing the ball and moving the ball. Tonight was a great game for us and we got to do it again Tuesday.”
The Lakers must find cohesion with their roster offensively, but the true grit of their championship chances will lie in their play defensively. Sunday’s performance may provide the jumping-off point to showcase what they are capable of on a nightly basis.
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