Lakers News: Reporter Observes Big Preseason Growth In This Element Of LA's Play

Hopefully, they can keep this up when the real games start...

Over the last few years, the Lakers have seen some struggles on the offensive side of the ball. Despite having All-Stars LeBron James and Anthony Davis, the team has gone through weird scoring droughts.

So, LA wanted to bring their offense up to par with their defense this offseason. They targeted guys who could fit into the system they have in place, and who could notably shoot three-pointers at a high level.

“The Lakers want the identity of their team to be based on what they do defensively. Their success on the defensive end of the floor is what led them to last season’s Western Conference finals. But through four preseason games, it’s clear the team’s biggest improvements have come offensively – a welcomed sight after multiple seasons of subpar offense.”

Per Khobi Price of The OC Register

LA wanted to get better offensively to match up better against teams such as the Phoenix Suns and Denver Nuggets in the Western Conference. They know that their defense will be there, but they also need to outscore their opponents.

It has been a nice sight from LA this preseason, and should hopefully continue into the season. They need that scoring threat to go along with their strong defense if they want to win the NBA championship this year. Head coach Darvin Ham explained why things are improving this season.

“It’s the habits and the connectivity,” coach Darvin Ham said. “We do a lot of breakdowns, whether it’s two-man pick and rolls, three-man actions, four- and five-man actions, we script a lot and we constantly work on concepts and reads. Having the type of team that we have – everyone can dribble, pass and shoot – just that unselfishness, moving the ball, that all it comes down to."

Per Darvin Ham via The OC Register

If LA can sustain this offensive output in the real games, things will be much smoother for them. They have all the talent on their roster to do, but now just need to go out and execute each game.

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