Does the Lack of Competition Hurt the Lakers?

It’s no secret that 17 of the Lakers' first 21 games are at the Staples Center.  It’s also no secret that the Lakers are on a seven-game winning streak and blowing out their opponents by double digits.

But what might not be apparent is the fact that only one of the last seven opponents, Oklahoma City, has a winning record.  

In fact only four of the Lakers' 14 wins have come against teams with winning records: Atlanta, Houston, Oklahoma City, and Phoenix.  

So far, the Lakers have only played two division leaders—
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