LeBron James has seamlessly adapted to the Los Angeles Lakers’ recent acquisition of Luka Dončić, despite the shift this could have imposed on the team’s on-court chemistry.

LeBron James has never been shy about praising high-level basketball minds, and now that he’s playing with two of the sharpest young guards in the league, he’s explaining why the Los Angeles Lakers offense has hit a new level.

LeBron James didn't have much trouble adapting to the Los Angeles Lakers' acquisition of Luka Dončić ahead of the NBA trade deadline. In the newest installment of the Mind the Game podcast, James said he learned how to operate in a motion offense at a young age without leaning heavily on two-man pick-and-rolls.

Since joining the Lakers in February via a blockbuster trade that sent Anthony Davis to the Dallas Mavericks, Doncic has formed a dynamic duo with LeBron James, helping propel LA to the 4th seed in the Western Conference. The Lakers are now just 2.5 games behind the 2-seed Houston Rockets.

Lakers Top Performers Luka Dončić – 20 points, 6 rebounds, 9 assists Dorian Finney-Smith – 20 points, 6 rebounds Rockets Top Performers Amen Thompson – 20 points, 5 rebounds, 4 assists Dillon Brooks – 16 points,

After ending a four-game road trip with two wins and two losses, the Los Angeles Lakers returned home to play the Houston Rockets on Monday in a contest that carried heavy playoff implications.

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The Los Angeles Lakers are coming off a big win on Saturday night against the Memphis Grizzlies. With just eight games remaining before the NBA postseason, the Western Conference playoff race is heating up,

Los Angeles is three games behind the Rockers in the standings, so this will prove to be a crucial game for them. Ahead of their game against the Rockets, the Lakers provided an injury update on star forward LeBron James that will be worth monitoring.

A pair of teams jockeying for position at the top of the West standings play their second of three games against each other this regular season on Monday, March 31 when the Houston Rockets visit the Los Angeles Lakers at crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles.

Analyzing Monday’s Houston Rockets at Los Angeles Lakers odds and lines, with NBA expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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Orlando Magic vs. San Antonio Spurs Preview The Orlando Magic (36-40) and San Antonio Spurs (31-43) are all set to square off from Frost Bank Center in San Antonio. The Orlando Magic are on the second half of a back-to-back.

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The Orlando Magic and LA Clippers square off Monday night in downtown Orlando. Here's how to watch, plus betting information and other relevant tidbits for the contest. ORLANDO, Fla. – The Orlando Magic's second-to-last homestand wraps up Monday night when the visiting Los Angeles Clippers make their lone trip to Central Florida this regular season.

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The Clippers are currently 17-21 on the road with a point differential of 4, while the Magic have a 3-7 record in their last ten games at home. The Clippers won the only meeting against the Magic, 104-93 on November 20 in Los Angeles.

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