Lakers' Complete Guide, Preview for 2nd Half of 2021 NBA Seasonhttps://t.co/FiL7FSyXco via @BleacherReport
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Are the basketball gods secretly Lakers fans? The first chunk of their second-half schedule might spark some theories in that regard.
L.A. will ease into the second half in a way that should allow time for Davis to get healthy and perhaps James to get recharged. Four of its first five games are at home, and the only road trip is a quick flight up the coast to face the Golden State Warriors in San Francisco. After road tilts against the Phoenix Suns and New Orleans Pelicans, it’s back to Staples Center to close out March with three consecutive home games.
Six of the 11 March contests are against clubs currently under. 500, and two of the exceptions are the Indiana Pacers and Warriors, both of whom are hovering around mediocre.
The away games and competition level increase after that, but if the Lakers have a healthy Davis by then, they will be well equipped to tackle the toughest portion of their remaining slate.
The All-Star Break is a blessing for the Lakers.