After a slow start to the season, the Los Angeles Lakers have started to put things together, perhaps more quickly than most people expected. Despite losing four of their last six games, the Lakers are 19-14, and just three and a half games behind the Golden State Warriors in the Western Conference standings.
Count Kevin Durant among those impressed with LeBron James’ new team. Following Saturday’s victory against the Los Angeles Clippers, Durant was asked about Golden State’s Christmas Day opponent, and he was quite complimentary.