'We're very depleted on the injury side,' LeBron James said. But is the Lakers' 3-5 start a product of something more?
During the opening moments of the Los Angeles Lakers’ 2023-24 season, vice president of basketball operations and general manager Rob Pelinka stood in the team’s theater room and gave a state of the union address on Media Day. As the rest of the league loaded up in a starry arms race, with the likes of the , and adding complementary star power, Pelinka touted the Lakers’ continuity and depth. Advertisement “We might have the deepest team in the league,” Pelinka said .
The results were predictable: Houston outrebounded Los Angeles 57-34, including 14-5 on the offensive glass, which led to a 24-3 second-chance points advantage. They also outscored the Lakers 68-42 in the paint and 20-9 in fast-break points. Advertisement Their biggest issues persist on both ends . They’re also seemingly late to most loose balls, which largely comes down to effort, one of the few variables still within their control even if they’re dealing with injuries. “It’s tough,” Ham said.
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