The Los Angeles Lakers continue with season with their third straight home game as No. 1 overall pick Anthony Edwards from the 2020 NBA Draft and the Minnesota Timberwolves visit Staples Center.
Through two games, the Lakers offense has not been an issue. LeBron James and Anthony Davis have led the team to 123.5 points per game on a remarkable 51.7% from the field.
However, it’s their defense — L.A.’s calling card from last season — that has been porous. The Lakers have allowed 115 and 116 points, respectively, in their first two games. At times, they’ve looked like the 2019-20 Lakers defensively with their ability to switch everything and protect the rim.