As soon as LeBron is again, what’s the precedence on the court docket for the Lakers the remainder of the season? Buha: The precedence must be getting the offense on monitor. Since Dončić’s team debut on Feb. 10, the Lakers rank just 16th in offensive rating. It’s not much better with Dončić and James on the floor together: they rank in the 63rd percentile of offensive lineups, per Cleaning The Glass. Between Dončić, James, Austin Reaves and Rui Hachimura, the Lakers have the inspiration to be a top-10, if not top-five offense. If they’ll attain that ceiling and keep their top-10 protection (they’re sixth since Dončić’s arrival), they’ve a professional probability to beat anybody in a seven-game collection. -via New York Times / March 19, 2025
