Darvin Hams reveals how the Lakers are suddenly winning despite LeBron James’ absence

Despite Injuries and Setbacks, Lakers' Strong Performance and Team Chemistry Ignites Playoff Hopes


Darvin Hams reveals how the Lakers are suddenly winning despite LeBron James’ absence

LeBron James and Darvin Ham (Mark J. Terrill / Associated Press)

The Los Angeles Lakers have won three of their last four games, losing recently to the New York Knicks. Despite their standing in ninth place in the Western Conference with a 33-35 record, they are within striking distance of the sixth-place Golden State Warriors, trailing them by only 1.5 games.

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The Lakers have been without LeBron James for several games due to a foot injury, but they’ve managed to win even without the NBA’s all-time leading scorer. Fans eagerly await James’ return to the court, which is expected to happen soon.

After some significant roster changes, head coach Darvin Ham says the team is finally moving in the right direction.“Now that we made the acquisitions that we’ve made. Everybody is having fun in the locker room, competing for their behinds off, pulling in the same direction,” Ham said. “They enjoy playing with each other.”

Despite James being sidelined, other players like D’Angelo Russell and Anthony Davis have stepped up big-time.

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The Lakers have had a tough season, but they’re peaking at the right time. With James expected to return soon and the team playing at a high level, the rest of the league should take notice. The Lakers are a force to be reckoned with, and their fans love every minute of it.

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Los Angeles Lakers Rejuvenated After Westbrook Trade, Eyeing Playoff Run

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The Los Angeles Lakers have found their groove once again. After struggling with their roster composition earlier in the season, the team’s recent trade with the Utah Jazz has rejuvenated the franchise. The Lakers parted ways with Russell Westbrook and received some valuable pieces.

Although they didn’t acquire the complementary stars they hoped for, the Lakers were happy to move on from the Westbrook experiment. The team had been feeling the pressure and appeared disengaged and deflated on the court. But now, the players are fighting hard and could achieve a .500 record.

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LeBron James is finally content with the team he is on. The Lakers win games even when he is not on the floor, which seemed impossible during the Westbrook era. The trade has been a win for all parties involved. Westbrook is playing with a former teammate, Paul George, on the Clippers, while the Lakers are once again a competitive team in the Western Conference.

Fans are excited to see what the rest of the season holds for the Lakers. With their renewed sense of purpose and newfound chemistry, the team is poised to make a deep playoff run.

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