Here is what you need to know before the Lakers seek their third straight win.
1) The new guys are making moves
The Lakers charge into Texas after securing wins on back-to-back nights over Phoenix and Denver. A trio of first-year veterans were at the forefront of that success.
LeBron James, as expected, has been the leader, averaging 25.8 points, 9.2 assists and 8.6 rebounds, while going off for a triple-double against the Nuggets. He has been nigh-unstoppable in the Lakers’ transition attack, with 10 of his 28 points coming on fast-breaks.
JaVale McGee has fully embraced his opportunity as the Lakers’ starting center.