A lot has to go well for an NBA team to open the season 6-1.
In posting the league’s top early-season record, the Lakers have gotten contributions from many places, but there’s been one outstanding factor: their defense.
In fact, Frank Vogel’s squad has the No. 1 defense in basketball, with a rating of 97.9. That’s carried them to the No. 2 overall net rating despite the offense coming in at No. 15 (106.7) as players learn how to gel with one another on that end.
“I love the commitment we’re showing on the defensive end,” said Vogel.