Lakers sit second in the West at 15-5, on pace for their best season since 2008-09 despite LeBron James playing only five games.

Chemistry has flourished with Doncic and Reaves leading the way, with the team posting a 6-0 record in close games within the final five minutes.

1TORONTO — At about the one-quarter mark of their season, the Lakers sit second in the Western Conference with a 15-5 record. The 61-win pace would be the team’s best year since 2008-09, but the Lakers aren’t satisfied yet.

“There’s a lot of slices of pizza left in the box that we can still get after,” coach JJ Redick said.

Here are four takeaways from the first 20 games of the season as the Lakers begin a three-game trip Thursday in Toronto:

2Good vibes

Of the things Redick likes most about his team, the fir

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