Startling Statistics from L.A. Lakers’ Season Thus Far

While the Los Angeles Lakers continue to thrive following the All-Star Break, there are some strange statistics and numbers that correlate with some of the ups and downs they've experienced this season. 

This comes as no surprise given the dramatic things we've seen from them this season. From dismissals, surprising acquisitions and Kobe Bryant as the primary facilitator, this season has been a host to a bevy of surprises.

NBA analysts, critics, fans and purists often like to correlate the success of teams to what they see and what they read on the stat sheet. However, with a Lakers squad that has been so enigmatic, there are a few numbers that may come as a surprise.

Though the conventional means of statistical appraising often fall around offensive and defensive numbers such as opponents' field goal percentage and rebounding, this slideshow is going to explore some of the stranger statistics that have defined the Lakers' season thus far.

Statistics are accurate as of March 18.

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