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flag Luka Dončić led the Lakers on an 11-4 run post-All-Star break, averaging 40.9 points, but the team remains below-average defensively despite his improved play and leadership.

flag Luka Dončić has led the Los Angeles Lakers on an 11-4 run since the All-Star break, averaging 40.9 points, 8.9 rebounds, and 7.4 assists while showing improved defense and contributing to a top-10 defensive stretch. flag His reported 20-pound weight loss and enhanced conditioning are linked to better footwork and effort, though the team remains below average defensively overall. flag Despite strong performances, including a 60-point game against the Heat, Dončić has not been recognized as MVP, prompting frustration from coach JJ Redick. flag The Lakers, now third in the West, credit Dončić’s leadership for their turnaround after early-season injuries, with players noting improved chemistry and a playoff-ready identity.

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