The Los Angeles Lakers are winning, but they’re not fooling anyone.

At 15-5, Los Angeles owns one of the NBA’s best early-season records, yet a 115.8 points-per-game allowed average raises the same concern analysts have repeated for weeks: this defense won’t survive a deep playoff run.

That issue becomes even more glaring with LeBron James sidelined for long stretches. At nearly 41, he can still quarterback possessions, but relying on him as a stopper isn’t realistic.

With Luka Dončić and Austin Reaves driving an explosive offense while providing minimal defensive resistance, the Lakers lack the athletic, switchable wing every contender depends on.

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