Lakers Find Winning Formula with Restored Starting Five, Aim to Build Momentum

The Los Angeles Lakers returned to their original starting lineup of the season, featuring Austin Reaves, D’Angelo Russell, and Taurean Prince alongside superstars LeBron James and Anthony Davis. The lineup proved effective, securing a win against the Oklahoma City Thunder and showing promise for the remainder of the season.

Coach Darvin Ham expressed confidence in maintaining this starting five, emphasizing the comfort and chemistry they bring to the court. Despite defensive struggles in their first game together, Reaves believes the issues are fixable through competition, trust, and communication.

Reaves, finishing with a game-high plus-nine and seven assists, highlighted the positive impact of the entire team, acknowledging the contributions of Vando despite limited stats. The Lakers aim to reduce slow starts with this starting lineup, addressing defensive challenges and building on the momentum gained from the win against the Thunder.

The return to the original lineup is seen as an opportunity to establish consistency and chemistry, providing a potential boost for the Lakers in the second half of the 2023-24 season. The team looks to carry this success forward as they face the Dallas Mavericks in a primetime matchup, seeking to build on the newfound momentum and continue their quest for improvement.