On February 1, the Los Angeles Lakers executed a surprising trade for Luka Doncic while defeating the Knicks. The game highlighted an unusual defensive performance that defied expectations, showcasing the Lakers' ability to dominate despite lacking their best defender, Anthony Davis. Throughout a subsequent stretch where they won 13 of 15 games, the Lakers rose from 20th to 1st in defensive rankings. Analysts began scrutinizing the Knicks game for insights into their nontraditional defensive strategies that bewildered star players from rival teams, raising questions about the effects of their new defensive approaches.
The Lakers' unorthodox defense, which included a daring strategy to concede three-point shots, contributed significantly to stifling even the league's top stars.
Several key Lakers players implemented an aggressive and unique defensive scheme, effectively transforming from the league's 20th best defense to the top position.
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