I like this angle. Unlike last year's team, this Laker-squad's strength is their depth. Especially with AD out, I think their worse quarter continues to be their 1st quarter.
1st Quarter Margin: Lakers are 19th (-0.9 points per 1Q)
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2nd Quarter Margin: Lakers are 1st (+3.6 points per 2Q)
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3rd Quarter Margin: Lakers are 11th (+0.6 points per 3Q)
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4th Quarter Margin: Lakers are 2nd (+2.3 points per 4Q)