Luka Doncic praised his chemistry with LeBron James and Austin Reaves following the Los Angeles Lakers’ playoff elimination.
Regardless of preseason issues about how James would adapt to a decreased offensive function alongside Doncic, the trio rapidly developed robust chemistry through the season.
The Lakers went 15-2 throughout March whereas rating among the many league’s high groups on each offense and protection.
Throughout that stretch, James averaged 18.5 factors, 7.0 assists and 6.9 rebounds, whereas Doncic posted 37.5 factors, 8.0 rebounds and seven.4 assists per recreation.
Reaves additionally contributed 21.5 factors and 5.8 assists.
“Enjoying with AR and Bron, it’s an unbelievable expertise. They’re two nice gamers and it was actually enjoyable to share the court docket with them,” Doncic mentioned after the elimination.
In accordance with group sources, the Lakers nonetheless imagine there are life like paths to enhancing the roster across the Slovenian star whereas retaining each James and Reaves transferring ahead.
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