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Dan Devine and Tom Haberstroh break down Luka Doncic’s dominance this stretch. They discuss the recipe for success for the Lakers and Marcus Smart’s contributions this year. Where do the Lakers actually stand in the West? Is this the peak version of Luka?
Next, they share how the Lakers’ defense is improving in the stretch. But is this a real top-10 defense, or is the sample size too small? Plus, the duo analyzes the impact of LeBron James, Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves on the court together and how their roles are evolving. What version of LeBron will we see in the postseason?
Later, Tom and Dan discuss the NBA holding a vote to explore adding expansion teams, exclusively in Las Vegas and Seattle. What does the potential return of the Seattle Supersonics mean for the NBA? What are the ripple effects of expansion?
All that and more on this episode of The Big Number!
(1:10) The Big Number – Luka’s Hot Streak
(22:26) The Little Number 1 – Luka from 3
(26:34) The Little Number 2 – Lakers Defensive Efficiency
(32:35) The Little Number 3 – Lakers Big 3 +/-
(43:11) NBA Expansion
Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James and Los Angeles Lakers guard Austin Reaves react with Los Angeles Lakers guard Luka Doncic after Doncic scored the game-winning basket in overtime against the Denver Nuggets at Crypto.com Arena on March 14, 2026, in Los Angeles, California. (Gina Ferazzi / Los Angeles Times via Getty Images)
(Gina Ferazzi / Los Angeles Times via Getty Images)
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