# Luka Doncic points to key area Lakers can vastly improve to bolster championship odds

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/luka-doncic-points-to-key-area-lakers-can-vastly-improve-to-bolster-championship-odds/
- Published: 2026-11-11T00:23:20+00:00
- Updated: 2026-11-11T01:23:38+00:00
- Original publisher: New York Post (publisher lean: Right)
- Original article: https://nypost.com/2026/11/10/sports/luka-doncic-lakers-defense-nba-title-aspirations/
- Topics: Basketball, Sport, World

## Key points

- The 10-2 Lakers have the NBA’s best record but rank 19th defensively.
- Doncic says brief lapses are allowing opponents to make runs.
- The team has strong steals and blocks numbers despite rebounding struggles.

## Summary

The Los Angeles Lakers have made a strong start, leading the NBA with a 10-2 record and six straight wins, but their defence remains a weakness. Luka Doncic says the team can improve, arguing that brief lapses during games allow opponents to build momentum; better defence could strengthen their championship prospects.

The Lakers rank first in offensive rating at 121.5 but 19th defensively, and average 40.3 rebounds per game, tied for second-lowest in the league. Doncic is scoring a league-leading 39.3 points per game and has contributed defensively, including nine recovered loose balls and four charges drawn. The team also ranks second in steals and deflections, while centre Walker Kessler leads the league in contested shots.

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