Lakers News: Latest Comments on D’Angelo Russell’s Rise, Victory vs. Nets, More

The Los Angeles Lakers were expected to make progress this season after an extended rebuild that coincided with the final years of Kobe Bryant's career. The first 12 games of the campaign suggest the learning curve might not be as steep as expected.

Los Angeles holds a 7-5 record following Tuesday night's triumph over the Brooklyn Nets, including six wins in its past eight games. While it's still early, the mark would currently be good enough to secure a playoff berth as the seventh seed in the Western Conference.

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