LOS ANGELES — One of the main topics of discussion surrounding the Lakers during the offseason was how much more potent their offense could be with Luka Doncic, LeBron James and Austin Reaves at the helm.

The Lakers showed flashes of offensive brilliance last season after Doncic made his debut for the team in mid-February after being traded from the Dallas Mavericks to Los Angeles earlier in the month . But with Doncic having a summer to get his mind and body right , James coming off a record-extending 21st All-NBA season , Reaves having his first 20-point season – in addition to the team’s summer acquisitions and Rui Hachimura coming off a career-best season – there was optimism the Lakers could have an even higher offensive ceiling after having an offseason to work on their

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