1 Question for every key Lakers player as countdown to NBA Playoffs begins
By Will Eudy
Time is winding down on the NBA regular season, and the Los Angeles Lakers are making a serious push for the postseason. With their huge comeback win over the Bucks on Tuesday, the Lakers pulled within two games of the Phoenix Suns in the Western Conference standings.
We all know that when healthy, LA poses a serious threat in the Western Conference. With their size and experience, they have the ability to wreak havoc against smaller and less experienced teams. We have already seen teams of this variety like the Thunder struggle against the Lakers for this reason.
Anthony Davis has been LA's best player this season. Lakers fans have said for years that he is a borderline top five player in the league if he can stay healthy, and that is precisely what he has done this year. Playing in 68 of the team's 72 games while dominating at both ends of the floor, AD's high-level play should be a scary sight for the rest of the NBA.
There are plenty of reasons to believe the Lakers can make a run similar to the one they did in the playoffs last season. But with how close of a race the West remains, getting to the playoffs is still far from a guarantee. These are the most important questions facing each Lakers player as we approach the postseason.
1 Question for every top Lakers player as countdown to NBA playoffs begins
Anthony Davis
Can his health continue to hold up?
LeBron James
How much more does he have in the tank?
D'Angelo Russell
Can he produce consistently in a high-stakes playoff environment?
Rui Hachimura
Will he still have the same opportunity once Jarred Vanderbilt comes back?
Austin Reaves
Can he replicate his hot shooting from the 2023 playoffs?
Taurean Prince
Will his cold shooting nights cost the Lakers?
Cam Reddish
Will his offensive struggles make him unplayable?
Spencer Dinwiddie
Can his playmaking make a legitimate impact?
Jarred Vanderbilt
How soon will he be back on the court?
Christian Wood
If healthy, can he be the interior stopper the Lakers need off the bench?
Time will reveal the answers for all these questions as the Lakers inch closer to the end of the regular season.
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