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Dan Devine and Tom Haberstroh break Luka Doncic’s dominance. They discuss the secrets to the Lakers’ success and Marcus Smart’s contribution this year. Where exactly do the Lakers fit in the Western Conference? Is this the peak version of Luca?
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Next, they shared how the Lakers’ defense has improved during this time. But is this a true top-10 defense, or is the sample size too small? Additionally, the two break down the collective impact of LeBron James, Luka Doncic and Austin Reeves on the court and how their roles have evolved. What version of LeBron will we see in the playoffs?
Tom and Dan then discuss the NBA holding a vote to explore the possibility of adding expansion teams, and only in Las Vegas and Seattle. What does the Seattle SuperSonics’ potential return mean for the NBA? What are the knock-on effects of expansion?
All this and more on this episode of Big Numbers!
(1:10) Big Numbers – Luka’s Hot Winning Streak
(22:26) Small Number 1 – Luca from 3
(26:34) Small Number 2 – Lakers defensive efficiency
(32:35) Small Number 3 – Lakers Big 3 +/-
(43:11) NBA expansion
Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James and Los Angeles Lakers guard Austin Reeves react with Los Angeles Lakers guard Luka Doncic during an overtime game against the Denver Nuggets at Crypto.com Arena on March 14, 2026 in Los Angeles, California. (Gina Ferrazzi/Los Angeles Times via Getty Images)
(Gina Ferrazzi/Los Angeles Times via Getty Images)
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