LOS ANGELES — The Los Angeles Lakers say the recent success of their zone defense has elevated the team into the National Basketball Association’s title conversation.
In remarks highlighted by a Feb. 20, 2026 report, the organization expressed confidence that the scheme’s effectiveness is a key reason it now views itself as a legitimate championship contender.
The club maintains that sustaining the current defensive approach will be pivotal as the regular season progresses toward the playoffs.
Source: New York Post
