After a disappointing loss at the hands of the Orlando Magic on Sunday, the Lakers have an 11-8 record and are 7th in the uber-competitive Western Conference. Looking beyond the blow of being swept in their season series by Orlando, though, the Lakers have much to be happy about. Remember, the Lakers started 2-5 on the year but have since rattled off 9 wins in their last 12 games. Things are trending in the right direction overall.
This is reflected in the team’s statistical profile through these first 19 games.
After a month and a half of games and nearing the quarter-pole of the season, the Lakers are 14th in Offensive Rating, 10th in Defensive Rating, all while playing at the league’s 5th fastest pace.