NBA Star Luka Doncic Praises His New Team After the Los Angeles Lakers Drop Another Defensive Masterclass Against the Los Angeles Clippers

TOI Sports Desk / TIMESOFINDIA.COM / Mar 1, 2025, 17:33 IST

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The Los Angeles Lakers recently defeated the Los Angeles Clippers with strong defensive play, guided by coach JJ Redick and led by LeBron James. Praised by Luka Doncic, the Lakers' defensive prowess has led them to win 11 of their last 13 games, securing their position in the NBA standings.

NBA Star Luka Doncic Praises His New Team After the Los Angeles Lakers Drop Another Defensive Masterclass Against the Los Angeles Clippers

Luka Doncic and LeBron James via Getty Images

The Los Angeles Lakers faced the Los Angeles Clippers recently, which went neck-to-neck until the end. While both teams were equally matched, the Lakers had an advantage over their opponents at the defensive level, which could be seen in how little space they left for their opponents to score. The Lakers won 106-102 against the Clippers, with a 37-21 run this season, and they are not done yet.

The Los Angeles Lakers are proving the naysayers wrong with their defensive skills

Since the beginning of this year, the Lakers have been doing amazingly when it comes to defense, which comes as a surprise to many as they have very limited defensive choices. But the whole team has been trying new schematics to improve their gameplay, and it's working, thanks to their hard work and the genius of their head coach, JJ Redick.

The Lakers have proven many wrongs since Anthony Davis left for the Mavericks, showcasing their defensive skills. They are currently at the height of their game, given the team is leading the NBA defensive rating, according to stats. And for a power forward, LeBron James has been crucial in leading the team from the back. His positioning and his IQ, which helps him anticipate every move of his opponent, make up for the lack of speed that he was known for in his younger years. But his experience is what is coming in handy right now.

Luka Doncic praises Los Angeles Lakers' defensive prowess

The Lakers have been winning games because of their strong defense recently. They have won 11 out of their last 13 games, and all this while, making sure their opponents can be stumped at any point of the game. Talking about how well the team has been doing defensively, Luka Doncic said:
“We just connect on defensive end, everyone flying around and the talk, the talk is amazing.”

With how well the team has been doing so far, it's easy to see why Doncic is all praises for his new team. They have gelled pretty well together, with every player contributing positively to the Lakers success before playoff's can begin in full force.
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