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Lakers Defensive Push Last 11 Games Came After Secret Team Meeting

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Los Angeles Lakers have climbed their way back to the Top 5 in the West. Standing as the fourth seed, the team has shown nothing but determination to bounce back. Undoubtedly, Anthony Davis and LeBron James have been the pillars in the most difficult games. But wait—Rui Hachimura‘s been stepping up big-time this season too! After a rough December, the team needed a shake-up. Something clicked and Hachimura’s got the inside scoop on what changed!

Fresh off a win against the Atlanta Hawks on Friday, Hachimura hinted at a newfound composure fueling their turnaround, proving the Lakers are heating up at just the right time. So, what have the Lakers been doing well in the last couple of weeks? Rui Hachimura responded: “Just focusing on us you know. Especially in December, after the Miami game, we had a meeting. And then we talked about, we got to focus on us and that’s why we’ve been doing it. That’s why I think we’ve been all right.”

Averaging 12.1 points, 5.4 rebounds, and 1.6 assists with an impressive 48% shooting, the Japanese forward has been a solid piece in JJ Redick’s Lakers squad this season. Surely his numbers will improve, but what’s important is that despite ups and downs, the team has found its groove since a crushing 134-93 loss to the Miami Heat in December. And Hachimura has been a contributing factor here.