Lakers become playoff contenders with Luka Doncic-LeBron James duo, maintain top-five defense
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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.
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