What happened: Los Angeles leads the league in scoring, offensive rating, field-goal percentage, steals and points off turnovers.
Why it matters: Points off turnovers account for about one-fifth of the Lakers' scoring average, linking their defensive pressure to their offense.
By the numbers: Through 13 games, the Lakers average 122.2 points and 11 steals per game, with a 121.6 offensive rating and 50.3% field-goal shooting.
What to watch: The next games will test whether those league-leading rates hold as the sample grows.