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As a 7th seed, they upset the 2-seed Memphis Grizzlies (4-2) and the defending champion Golden State Warriors (4-2). Primary Roster Stats LeBron James Broke scoring record; led playoff push. Anthony Davis Defensive anchor with 2.0 blocks per game. Austin Reaves Breakout season; became a critical starter. D'Angelo Russell Key mid-season acquisition (17 games). Dennis Schröder Reliable secondary ball-handler. Team Evolution: Before vs. After Trade
Lost Western Conference Finals (0-4 vs. Denver Nuggets). Offensive Rating: 114.5 (20th of 30). Defensive Rating: 113.9 (11th of 30). Key Moments & Milestones Lakers 22-23 l FX15
On February 7, 2023, LeBron James became the NBA’s all-time leading scorer, surpassing Kareem Abdul-Jabbar. As a 7th seed, they upset the 2-seed
If you want more details on the 2022-23 season, tell me if you're interested in: deep dives (e.g., vs. Warriors) LeBron's record-breaking game stats Advanced metrics of the post-deadline starting lineup Austin Reaves Breakout season; became a critical starter
General Manager Rob Pelinka overhauled the roster in February, trading Russell Westbrook and acquiring D'Angelo Russell, Jarred Vanderbilt, and Malik Beasley.
After starting 2-10, the Lakers became just the sixth team in NBA history to make the playoffs after such a poor start.
The 2022-23 Los Angeles Lakers season was a tale of two halves, transforming from a league-worst 2-10 start into a surprising Western Conference Finals run. Season Snapshot 43-39 (7th in Western Conference). Head Coach: Darvin Ham (debut season).
