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The Los Angeles Lakers’ coasting phenomenon has come back to bite

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - JANUARY 18: Stephen Curry #30 of the Golden State Warriors celebrates his three pointer behind Anthony Davis #3 of the Los Angeles Lakers, during a 115-113 Warriors win on Martin Luther King Jr. Day at Staples Center on January 18, 2021 in Los Angeles, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2021 NBAE (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)

Through the first month of NBA basketball, the Los Angeles Lakers have distanced themselves from much of the league.