NBA Star Power Index: Anthony Davis at center still a cure-all for Lakers? Jayson Tatum struggling in clutch
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Meanwhile, Damian Lillard remains mired in an unbelievable shooting slump
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There was a time when playing Davis at center was a nearly unstoppable lineup for the Lakers, but things may have changed. For much of the season, the Lakers have had a negative point differential with Davis at center, per Cleaning the Glass.
That number has recently ticked into positive territory, but keep in mind that Davis-at-center lineups outscored opponents by just under 17 points per 100 possessions last season. They have counted on that lineup to blow teams out by such a margin that other deficiencies throughout the game are rendered moot.
