3 areas where the Los Angeles Lakers need to improve in the 2nd half of the NBA season

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The Los Angeles Lakers are 36-9 this season in the NBA
The Los Angeles Lakers are 36-9 this season in the NBA

#1 Bench scoring

Los Angeles Lakers v Dallas Mavericks
Los Angeles Lakers v Dallas Mavericks

The Lakers thought that Kyle Kuzma will develop into a consistent scoring option coming off the bench for them this season. But Kuzma has been very underwhelming for the Lakers. He has been very inefficient from the 3PT line and has produced inconsistent performances. Kuzma is averaging 13 points on 33% shooting from the 3PT line.

Rajon Rondo was never a good scoring option. He is also not a good shooter and that is hurting the spacing for the Lakers. KCP has been playing very good this season. He is the best three point shooter for the Lakers and also looks like their best option coming off the bench. KCP is shooting 43% from the 3PT line and provides a great floor spacing option for the Lakers.

The Lakers need to have a great bench in order to win the championship this season. Teams like Clippers have Lou Williams and Montrezl Harrell in their lineup. They come off the bench and change the landscape of matches. The Lakers should also try and strengthen their bench.

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