For much of the LeBron James era, one of the defining characteristics of the team, more often than not, was how much they struggled in third quarters. For some reason, the halftime adjustments discussed in the locker room needed some…
Jacob Rude reports that the Los Angeles Lakers have reversed historical struggles to become the NBA's top third-quarter team this season. The shift was highlighted during a recent victory over the Portland Trail Blazers, where the Lakers used a strong third-quarter run after trailing in the first half to secure the win.
Head coach JJ Redick credited the roster's ability to clean up execution out of halftime. Through 10 games, the Lakers hold a league-leading 29.7 net rating in the third quarter, which sits 12 points higher than any other team in that frame.
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