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Los Angeles Lakers move up NBA Power Rankings

The Los Angeles Lakers have faced some adversity this season. Their head coach, Luke Walton, came under fire after a meeting with the president of basketball operations, Magic Johnson. Even LeBron James admitted that the losing early in the season was weighing on him.

However, since that meeting, things have picked up in Los Angeles. Tyson Chandler was signed to help shore up the defense, and the Lakers have taken off since.

Since the meeting was held on Oct. 30, following a loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves and the team dropping to a season-high three games under .