'Concern' over LeBron James as L.A. Lakers become 'terrible first quarter team'

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The Lakers often finding themselves trailing big in the first quarter of games, has forced LeBron James to take on more minutes than planned.

Despite a poor start to the season and frequent double-digit deficits in the first quarter, the Lakers have managed to maintain a winning record.
Injuries to key rotation players have disrupted the team's cohesion, leading to numerous lineup switches by head coach Darvin Ham.
The Lakers' reliance on LeBron James has increased due to their early struggles, forcing him to play more minutes than originally planned and potentially impacting his durability.