The Los Angeles Lakers are on a roll right now. After a terrible start to the season, the Lakers look to be in a groove as they have won three in a row. Even though LeBron James has missed the last four games, he was ecstatic as he celebrated a blowout win over the San Antonio Spurs.
The Lakers started off their season on a five-game losing streak. They won two games before going on another five-game losing streak. And now they have won three in a row in convincing fashion. Their latest win was against the struggling Spurs, and they won in dominant fashion.
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The Lakers have been without LeBron James, who suffered an injury in the loss to the Clippers. The four-time champion is yet to return, but the Lakers have thrived in his absence. The Lakers have gone 3-1 in the last four games and they have played really well.
They have had some major plays on the defensive end and they have finally become consistent from the three-point range.
LeBron James is hyped as the Lakers go on a three-game winning streak
LeBron James was hyped after the latest win, and he posted a story on Instagram celebrating the blowout and captioned it “Facts!! Love These Boys”. He has been on the bench for the last four games and has been incredibly supportive of his teammates. He can be seen giving them advice and celebrating whenever there is a big play on the court.
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His co-stars Anthony Davis and Russell Westbrook have been a huge reason behind the three-straight wins. AD, in particular, has been brilliant as he is slowly returning to his old self. In the last three games, he is averaging 35 points and 17.3 rebounds on 61% shooting from the field. He has been aggressive from the start of the games and he gets the Lakers going.
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Westbrook has also continued his impressive showing coming off the bench. He has had a double-double in the last four games and he is looking more and more comfortable with the second unit. He is leading the team in assists this season. If the Lakers can continue to get this level of production after LeBron returns, they should be a dangerous team.
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