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wow, Blazers have a brutal schedule. They almost have to play to perfection to even make it. You are right, Sean.

I pretty much think that’s an achievable prediction, Tom. With health, the Lakers are a strong favorite in a seven game series against any team. My main worry is how Lebron and AD’s return affects continuity.

Will there be a period of adjustments that could potentially slow us down in the home stretch upon their return? Or is it going to be a seamless transition?

A lot of questions out there, but hopefully, these are questions that have answers that are already there to fill in the blanks.

NBA Power Rankings: A New Team Joins Lakers, Clippers in Top 3https://t.co/tx657c4uAJ via @BleacherReport

— LakerTom (@LakerTom) January 4, 2021

1. Los Angeles Lakers

Last Week: 1

With so many new players in the rotation, Frank Vogel will experiment with lineups like he did much of last season. Case in point, he went with Montrezl Harrell down the stretch in their loss to the Blazers. Vogel is still in the process of learning what mix of players works best.

Even with all the lineup experimenting, the Lakers have a top-three offense and top-10 defense. Kyle Kuzma has started the season on fire, connecting on 41.7 percent of his 5.1 three-point attempts per game. He has been a good spark off the bench, including the go-ahead tip with under a minute left against the Spurs.

There are going to be losses like the Portland defeat for the Lakers from time to time, but they have the feel of a group just easing into the season after last season’s run.

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