On the year, the Lakers have won 66 percent of their games that James has missed, a 14-7 record overall, which, if extrapolated for an entire campaign, would amass to roughly a 56-win pace. That means with James in the lineup, the 40-25 Lakers are 26-18, a 59-plus percent win rate and a 49-win pace if extrapolated for an entire season. What’s more, for the second year in a row, the Lakers boast a negative swing rating with James on the floor. The team has been outscored by 2.0 points per 100 possessions with James in the game this season, after being outscored by 5.3 points per 100 possessions in 2024-25 when James was in the game.
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